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V626 FRC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,019 mi
Last recorded183,019 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 183,019 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2017 174,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 166,957 miles

rear number plate deteriorated-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

wipers smearing-horn distorted-drivers seat torn-steering rack play-brake pedal spongy

x2 front ball joint boots deteriorated-x2 front chassis legs corroded-x2 inner and outer sills corroded and distorted

x2 front brake pipes corroded-x2 rear shocker bushes perished-x2 rear handbrake cable covers deteriorated

x2 rear rear sills distorted but not in prescribed area-front brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2015

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all outter wheel arches corroded-steering rack play-x2 front shocker casings damaged

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly-all brake pipes covered unable to check properly-x2 balljoint boots deteriated-horn distorted-rear tyres low-

n/s/r and o/s/r backng plates damp, no leak visible-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear shocker bushes perished-n/s/r tyre on limit

windscreen slightly cracked-brake pedal spongy-drivers seat torn-battery has slight movement-battery mounting area corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play

x2 leaf springs corroded-leaf spring eye bushes perished-x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play-x2 rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play-x2 front anti roll bar links have slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2015

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all outter wheel arches corroded-steering rack play-x2 front shocker casings damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r backng plates damp, no leak visible-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear shocker bushes perished-n/s/r tyre on limit

windscreen slightly cracked-brake pedal spongy-drivers seat torn-battery has slight movement-battery mounting area corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play

x2 leaf springs corroded-leaf spring eye bushes perished-x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play-x2 rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play-x2 front anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2014 158,121 miles

front shockers damp-track rod ends slight play rack slight play

second hand o/s/r/ reflector fitted and is sligtly damaged

windscreen second hand fitted minor crack-welding covered

x2 rear backing sillsdamp-x2 balljoints slight lift-x2 front brake pipes corroded-sills corroded-

Fail 2 Apr 2014 158,121 miles

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

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front shockers damp-track rod ends slight play rack slight play

x2 rear backing sillsdamp-x2 balljoints slight lift-x2 front brake pipes corroded-sills corroded-

Pass 11 Mar 2013 155,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge-both front balljoints have slight lift-both front track rod ends have slight play-brake pipes covered in uknown substance-n/s/f steering arm has slight play-rear tyres worn on edge-rear brake pipes surface rust-

rear brake pads low-handbrake cable slightly frayed

Pass 12 Jan 2012 153,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 153,400 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 115,830 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 115,824 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 340,451 miles

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

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 305,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 270,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 234,752 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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V626 FRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V626 FRC, 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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V626 FRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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