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V465 MGS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

422,804 mi
Last recorded422,804 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV465 MGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 422,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2008 422,684 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2008 422,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 398,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 358,013 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 357,487 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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V465 MGS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V465 MGS, 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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V465 MGS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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