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V293 LEG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,611 mi
Last recorded259,611 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 LEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 259,611 miles

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

welding could not be checked on test due to being covered in underseal

Fail 25 May 2017 259,455 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure both u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 243,918 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 243,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 232,910 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general areas (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill & general bodywork corroded and dented

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general ares (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear outer sill & general bodywork corroded and damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2015 232,910 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general areas (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill & general bodywork corroded and dented

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general ares (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear outer sill & general bodywork corroded and damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2014 222,768 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 222,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 212,359 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 212,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 203,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 194,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 180,551 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 180,154 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 169,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 159,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 146,769 miles

both front flexy brake hoses are perished

Pass 7 Aug 2006 135,496 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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V293 LEG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V293 LEG, 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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V293 LEG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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