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V561 EFG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,021 mi
Last recorded253,021 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 253,021 miles

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

both sills heavy corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2016 252,576 miles

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2015 251,896 miles

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2014 249,001 miles

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 245,567 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2012 242,026 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 242,026 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 238,597 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 234,672 miles

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

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2009 229,201 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 229,103 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

marker lights inop

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 228,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

marker lights inop

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 222,489 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 222,363 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 215,266 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 215,252 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe holed

front brake discs coroded

o/r outline marker imop

Pass 12 Jan 2006 205,767 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 205,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery insecure

nail in tyre

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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V561 EFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V561 EFG, 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 V561 EFG registered?

V561 EFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V561 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 EFG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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