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V337 PCA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

255,417 mi
Last recorded255,417 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 PCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 255,417 miles

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

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

advise all anti roll bar saddle bushes slight play

advise both front drop links,slight play

advise brake pipe at nsf sub-frame marked with chalk

advise condition of all brake discs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 May 2011 255,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise all anti roll bar saddle bushes slight play

advise both front drop links,slight play

advise brake pipe at nsf sub-frame marked with chalk

advise condition of all brake discs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 239,659 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 239,657 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear lens

Pass 11 Mar 2009 226,833 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding badly.

Oil leak at engine and gearbox.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 226,833 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding badly.

Oil leak at engine and gearbox.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 209,264 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 209,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 191,098 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 191,094 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 159,287 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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V337 PCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 V337 PCA, 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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V337 PCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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