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V586 HET

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,449 mi
Last recorded185,449 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 HET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 185,449 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 178,905 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 178,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 171,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 164,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 164,863 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 158,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 147,683 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 147,683 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear and nearside rear bumper corners missing

Pass 19 May 2006 115,276 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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V586 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V586 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 V586 HET registered?

V586 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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