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V492 HET

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,461 mi
Last recorded234,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 HET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 234,461 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 234,328 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 226,513 miles

bumper end caps missing

Fail 15 Jan 2010 226,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

bumper end caps missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 218,012 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 217,832 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 206,997 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 206,557 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

play in steering rack

rear tyres worn 2mm

Pass 22 Jan 2007 192,869 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 192,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 176,999 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 176,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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V492 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V492 HET, 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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V492 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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