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V558 MBL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,267 mi
Last recorded37,267 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 MBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,641 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 220,284 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 216,100 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs appear to be wearing thin.

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates damp.

nearside rear tyre tread damaged slightly.

noise from steering noted.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 215,385 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs appear to be wearing thin.

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates damp.

nearside rear tyre tread damaged slightly.

noise from steering noted.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 186,529 miles

NEARSIDE OF FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

NEARSIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTING SLOWLY

NEARSIDE SEATBELT CLASP OUTER COVER MISSING † †

OUTER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

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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V558 MBL 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 83.3%.

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 V558 MBL, 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 V558 MBL registered?

V558 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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