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V574 JTG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,922 mi
Last recorded228,922 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV574 JTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 228,922 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust tailpipe corroded & secured with cable ties

rear bumper missing

Fail 13 Dec 2016 228,922 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under nearside headlamp, both nearside doors (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust tailpipe corroded & secured with cable ties

rear bumper missing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 225,399 miles

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

inner steering rack joints worn slightly

load brake compensator [rear] linkage missing

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 8 Oct 2015 225,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

inner steering rack joints worn slightly

load brake compensator [rear] linkage missing

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 6 Oct 2014 215,222 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 215,124 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 202,979 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 202,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 193,555 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 193,555 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 186,480 miles

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

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

rear xmember rusted

slight play n/s rack

Pass 23 Aug 2010 172,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 162,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 145,715 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 142,485 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 142,485 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 140,798 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 140,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V574 JTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V574 JTG, 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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V574 JTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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