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F5 DGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 131,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 131,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 131,013 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 129,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 128,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,581 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 127,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 124,916 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front locking device only just meets criteria

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 124,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 122,243 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 120,090 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 120,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,591 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 116,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,554 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 115,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 113,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 109,558 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 107,372 miles

N/S/F Lower ball joint nut just on the treads and nylock but tight

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,372 miles

N/S/F Lower ball joint nut just on the treads and nylock but tight

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,500 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 96,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,358 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,358 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 86,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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F5 DGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F5 DGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F5 DGF registered?

F5 DGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is F5 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 DGF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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