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V560 GTP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,499 mi
Last recorded182,499 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 GTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 182,499 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroding

offside and nearside door panels corroded

surface corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 19 Mar 2012 182,473 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroding

offside and nearside door panels corroded

slight front brake imbalance

surface corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 1 Mar 2012 182,376 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 163,205 miles

near side rear hub seal leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2011 163,205 miles

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

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

near side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2010 139,254 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 125,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 102,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 77,995 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 77,995 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V560 GTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V560 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 V560 GTP registered?

V560 GTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V560 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V560 GTP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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