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FCZ 3862

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

238,231 mi
Last recorded238,231 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 3862
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 238,231 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 226,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 222,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 222,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 215,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded - thumb pressure okay

Offside Rear Front to rear - inner sill corroded - thumb pressure okay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 210,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded central to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 205,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 200,805 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 192,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 192,823 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 187,676 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f headlamp has poor image

Fail 20 Jan 2014 187,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f headlamp has poor image

Pass 9 Jan 2013 182,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 174,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 165,282 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 154,226 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 142,605 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 142,605 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 130,940 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 130,506 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 120,230 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 120,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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FCZ 3862 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FCZ 3862, 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.

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What year was FCZ 3862 registered?

FCZ 3862 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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