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G12 PAU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,154 mi
Last recorded189,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 PAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 189,154 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 189,055 miles

All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is heavily corroded but not considered excessive

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No reverse light

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 186,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 177,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 174,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 148,102 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion present

Pass 6 Mar 2018 147,227 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front driver door corroded

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 147,223 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front driver door corroded

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 146,895 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 146,887 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 145,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 142,258 miles

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

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

chassis has been cut and extended

discs worn

n/s/r tyre cracks around sidewall

play in all anti roll bar bushes and links

rear bump stops have been shortened

Pass 7 Jan 2014 140,480 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Fail 7 Jan 2014 140,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 20 Dec 2012 139,021 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)

both chassis rails cut and welded

rear discs corroded

van running on bump stops when loaded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 135,637 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)

both chassis rails hane been cut and welded

rear discs corroded

van running on bump stops when loaded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 135,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

both chassis rails hane been cut and welded

rear discs corroded

van running on bump stops when loaded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 132,729 miles

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

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

both chassis rails have been cut and welded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 128,265 miles

front discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2007 123,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 119,987 miles

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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G12 PAU 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 77.3%.

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 G12 PAU, 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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G12 PAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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