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V369 HVS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

262,395 mi
Last recorded262,395 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 HVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 262,395 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise nsf 1/4 light window broken

advise nsf+osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2013 262,381 miles

Centre Front Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise nsf 1/4 light window broken

advise nsf+osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 256,743 miles

engine oil leak

general vehicle body damage

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

non standard bonnet securing device fitted

rear spring hangers corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 256,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

general vehicle body damage

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

non standard bonnet securing device fitted

play in n/s front wheel bearing

rear spring hangers corroded

some marker light not working

steering rack worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 250,237 miles

rear bumper end caps missing

side running lamps inop

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

both rear tyre worn down onto treadwear indicators

corrosion on all brake pipes

damage to nearside sliding door

front anti-roll bar bushes and links well worn

heavey corrosion around outer sill areas

nearside front indicator incomplete

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads look well worn

very little clearance between front bumps stops and suspension arms

Fail 27 Oct 2010

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre worn down onto treadwear indicators

corrosion on all brake pipes

damage to nearside sliding door

front anti-roll bar bushes and links well worn

heavey corrosion around outer sill areas

nearside front indicator incomplete

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads look well worn

rear bumper end caps missing

rear step heavily damaged

side running lamps inop

tested wet

very little clearance between front bumps stops and suspension arms

Pass 12 Oct 2009 244,236 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2009 244,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 236,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to front bumper

n/s rear anti roll bar bushes worn

o/s/f indicator lens broken

slight oil leak o/s rear hub

some marker lights inop on both sides

Fail 7 Apr 2008 236,488 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to front bumper

n/s rear anti roll bar bushes worn

o/s/f indicator lens broken

slight oil leak o/s rear hub

some marker lights inop on both sides

Pass 3 May 2007 223,571 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 223,555 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

pad missing on accelerator pedel

parking brake effort low on n/s/r

Pass 27 Mar 2006 197,754 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 197,752 miles

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

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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V369 HVS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V369 HVS, 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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V369 HVS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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