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V304 GWA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,333 mi
Last recorded147,333 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 147,333 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 143,260 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 141,190 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 141,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 138,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 135,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 129,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 128,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V304 GWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V304 GWA, 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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V304 GWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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