MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
345,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear lights slight pulsing
o/s front and n/s rear lights repaired with tape
maximum permitted lift to o/s/f ball joint
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Int/fault n/s/f sidelamp
exhaust tail pipe corroded
oil leak axle o/s/r
slight imbalance on front brakes
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Int/fault n/s/f sidelamp
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust tail pipe corroded
oil leak axle o/s/r
slight imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
axle oil leak o/s/r
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
axle oil leak o/s/r
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V408 VNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 V408 VNH, 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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V408 VNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 January 2000.
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