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V42 NAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,404 mi
Last recorded177,404 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 NAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 177,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 172,979 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 172,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 168,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 161,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 156,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 151,111 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 141,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 134,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 127,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,921 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 112,912 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 112,876 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V42 NAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V42 NAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V42 NAE registered?

V42 NAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V42 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 NAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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