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V188 KKV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,931 mi
Last recorded156,931 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 KKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 156,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

acelerator pedal damaged

both front indicators lenses cracked

brake warning light liton dash

damp around o/s/r back plate recommend further inspection

drivers door difficult to close

n/s/c door damaged

o/s/r marker lamp inoperative

rear tail pipe end corroded and tail pipe clamp corroded away still secured

windscreen has scratch marks

Fail 2 Oct 2007 156,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

acelerator pedal damaged

both front indicators lenses cracked

brake warning light liton dash

damp around o/s/r back plate recommend further inspection

drivers door difficult to close

n/s/c door damaged

o/s/r marker lamp inoperative

rear tail pipe end corroded and tail pipe clamp corroded away still secured

windscreen has scratch marks

Pass 10 Oct 2006 148,063 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 147,915 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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V188 KKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V188 KKV, 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 V188 KKV registered?

V188 KKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V188 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 KKV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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