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V918 LWX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

293,177 mi
Last recorded293,177 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 LWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 293,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside front and center marker lights not working

Fail 29 Oct 2014 293,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front and center marker lights not working

Pass 24 Oct 2013 286,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside head lamp beam image poor

nearside rear and offside rear spring shackle mounting area corroded

nearside rear anti -rollbar link lower bush worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Oct 2013 286,790 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside head lamp beam image poor

nearside rear and offside rear spring shackle mounting area corroded

nearside rear anti -rollbar link lower bush worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 273,895 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 273,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 255,208 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front chassis legs surface rust

Pass 25 Aug 2010 243,844 miles

slight play front ball joints

Pass 28 Aug 2009 227,027 miles

n/s/r hub seal leaking

slight wear n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 30 Aug 2008 204,769 miles

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

slight leak n/s/r hub seal

slight wear n/s rack

Fail 27 Aug 2008 204,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight leak n/s/r hub seal

slight wear n/s rack

Pass 31 Aug 2007 189,351 miles

slight wear both front anti roll bar bushes

slight wear n/s/f bsll joint

Pass 1 Sep 2006 164,794 miles

both anti roll bar links

both rear hubs damp

front and rear discs near limit

slight wear n/s rack

Pass 30 Aug 2005 142,524 miles

front discs rusty on edges

slight play anti roll bar link bushes

slight play n/s steering rack

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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V918 LWX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V918 LWX, 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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V918 LWX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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