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V652 NWU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

254,653 mi
Last recorded254,653 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 NWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 254,653 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 254,653 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 249,157 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 249,157 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 246,688 miles

Body corroded

Both front doors corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 246,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Body corroded

Both front doors corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 244,041 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front steps corroded but not in any prescribed area

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 244,017 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front steps corroded but not in any prescribed area

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 241,386 miles

front steps corroded/holed but not in prescribed areas

Pass 17 Sep 2018 237,922 miles

both front steps an sills corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 237,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

both front steps an sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 234,821 miles

Body corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 234,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Body corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 230,698 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN INNER FACE

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED, AND N/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED

Fail 18 Apr 2016 230,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AROUND TOP SHOCKER MOUNT AND BUMP STOP (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AROUND TOP SHOCKER MOUNT AND BUMP STOP (2.4.A.3)

FRONT DISCS WORN INNER FACE

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED, AND N/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED

Pass 23 Apr 2015 226,882 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 226,816 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 223,120 miles

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ( D ) BUSHES/ AND LINKAGE BUSHES

Fail 14 Apr 2014 223,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ( D ) BUSHES/ AND LINKAGE BUSHES

Pass 22 Apr 2013 219,288 miles

BOTH TOP MARKER LAMPS INOP

O/S/F BUMPER LOOSE

Fail 9 Apr 2013 219,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

BOTH TOP MARKER LAMPS INOP

O/S/F BUMPER LOOSE

Pass 30 Mar 2012 214,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 208,749 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 208,749 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

N/S CHASSIS CORRODED

N/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE DAMAGED

Pass 1 Apr 2010 203,313 miles

N/S outer seat belt buckle damaged (outer cover) but functions ok

O/S front bumper insecure

O/S rear anti roll bar link has slight play in bush

Fail 11 Mar 2010 203,075 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 196,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 196,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2008 189,658 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2008 189,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front bumper insecure

n/s mirror loose

Pass 19 Jan 2007 170,023 miles

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

Steering operation slightly noisier than normal ,free mvement at steering wheel near limit.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 143,740 miles

Both front suspension platform ball joints worn to 3mm limit.O/s outer seat belt stalk cover missing.

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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V652 NWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 V652 NWU, 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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V652 NWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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