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FG03 EWL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,358 mi
Last recorded96,358 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,358 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,591 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,591 miles

Central Front Lower registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corrosion holes (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance white light showing (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,207 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus sidewall age marked (4.1.E.1)

front screen blades worn rubber on ends

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall age/perished cracks visable

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,964 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 65,964 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

O/S/R tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs showing corrosion

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,069 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 41,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,799 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2006

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FG03 EWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG03 EWL, 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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FG03 EWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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