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V409 VNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,229 mi
Last recorded157,229 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 157,229 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 157,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 153,127 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 153,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shock absorver (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 148,437 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 148,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 142,787 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 142,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 138,062 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 138,051 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s o/s sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 131,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 131,918 miles

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 124,967 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 119,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 113,517 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 113,470 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 7 Feb 2008 107,710 miles

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

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

exhaust tai;lpipe corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake light close to limit

Fail 7 Feb 2008 107,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tai;lpipe corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake light close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2007 101,708 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 101,646 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 95,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

near side front slight play in steering rack

off side front slight play in steering rack

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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V409 VNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V409 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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V409 VNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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