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V497 LUK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 LUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 114,813 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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presenter adviced

Fail 1 Jul 2017 114,813 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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presenter adviced

Fail 28 Jun 2017 114,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by foot step (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by foot step (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front door lower edge corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arc corroded

Offside Front door lower edge corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,172 miles

Nearside Front door lower edge corroded

Nearside Front foot step area corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arc corroded

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front door lower edge corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 102,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,544 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs slight worn out

brake padel anti slip pad slight worn out

near side rear outer body sill slight corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,544 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slight worn out

brake padel anti slip pad slight worn out

near side rear outer body sill slight corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,841 miles

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

offside front door difficulty to close

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,210 miles

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

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

front laminated leaf spring slight corroded

near side rear wheel arch slight corroded

off side front door slight corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 89,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

front laminated leaf spring slight corroded

near side rear wheel arch slight corroded

off side front door slight corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 74,826 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 74,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 62,487 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 62,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V497 LUK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V497 LUK, 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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V497 LUK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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