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V371 PHP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

213,160 mi
Last recorded213,160 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 PHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 213,160 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to cab and chassis

corrosion to most brake pipes

slight oil leak from offside rear hub

Fail 29 May 2014 213,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion to cab and chassis

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to most brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2013 206,564 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 198,391 miles

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

Off side rear hub leaking

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

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

Seat belt buckles covers damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2012 197,879 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front cross member corroded offside

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 186,261 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 175,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 175,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 162,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet cable broken

both rear hub seals leaking slightly

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

passenger seat belt lock incomplete still operational

Fail 21 Apr 2009 162,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet cable broken

both rear hub seals leaking slightly

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

passenger seat belt lock incomplete still operational

Pass 8 Feb 2008 148,563 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2008 148,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2007 135,487 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 135,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 119,015 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 119,015 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 119,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

antifreezes dripping from the under tray

n/s/r hub seal starting to leak oil

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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V371 PHP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V371 PHP, 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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V371 PHP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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