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V605 HET

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,229 mi
Last recorded172,229 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 HET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 172,229 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

outer van panneling/doors corroded

underbody corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2015 172,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

underbody corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2014 164,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bodywork corroded in various places

bodywork taped up at time of test to avoid edges being sharp and dangerous

ns sill holed

os sill holed

underbody corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2014 164,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bodywork corroded in various places

bodywork taped up at time of test to avoid edges being sharp and dangerous

ns sill holed

os sill holed

underbody corroding

Pass 4 May 2013 154,518 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2013 154,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 140,585 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,693 miles

Advise damage on nearside of vehicle

Advise surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2010 116,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise damage on nearside of vehicle

Advise surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,922 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 106,921 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 94,855 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 94,855 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 85,441 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 85,286 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,385 miles

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

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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V605 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V605 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 V605 HET registered?

V605 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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