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V528 HET

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

279,173 mi
Last recorded279,173 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 HET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 279,173 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 279,155 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers wiper blade at end of service life.

Hand brake cable mounting very rusty indeed.

Seat belt O/S has closure damage.

Slight play N/S front steering

Slight warpage front discs.

This vehicle is of unitary construction heavy rusting is now eveident in large areas. eg sills, rear of sills and floors. Further corrosion will result in a failure in coming tests.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 274,556 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 263,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 232,601 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 232,601 miles

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

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2007 208,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 185,690 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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V528 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V528 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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What year was V528 HET registered?

V528 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V528 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for V528 HET shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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