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V488 GTP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,036 mi
Last recorded135,036 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 GTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 135,036 miles

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

body in poor condition

both sides sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas. attention required

steering / suspension has play

Fail 24 Oct 2016 135,036 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

body in poor condition

both sides sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas. attention required

steering / suspension has play

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,869 miles

under body corroded and sills corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 127,479 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 123,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,235 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 114,106 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 114,036 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 107,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,773 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 92,431 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 92,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 86,828 miles

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

N/S/R HALF SHAFT SEAL.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 79,230 miles

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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V488 GTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V488 GTP, 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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What year was V488 GTP registered?

V488 GTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V488 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 GTP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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