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W104 VAB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

292,343 mi
Last recorded292,343 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 VAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 292,343 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion along both centre body sills

driver`s seat base damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2017 285,110 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front hanger (2.4.A.3)

parking brake performance on 16% pass limit

Pass 29 Mar 2016 272,876 miles

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion along both centre body outer sills

slight damage to driver`s seatbase

Pass 1 Apr 2015 262,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 262,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 251,119 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing

drivers seat cushion damaged

rear number plate damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2013 251,117 miles

Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing

drivers seat cushion damaged

rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 238,741 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 238,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 228,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 220,149 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 207,563 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

center propshaft bearing collapsed

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear reflector damaged

rear number plate damaged

rear seat belts missing

Fail 23 May 2009 207,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre prop shaft bearing collapsed

drivers quarter window surround damaged

front tyres wearing on outer edges

pedal rubbers wearing

rear number plate damaged

rear seat belts missing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 196,462 miles

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

n/s/r reflector holed

o/s/f marker light dim

prop centre bearing has excessive lift

Fail 19 Apr 2008 196,451 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r reflector holed

o/s/f marker light dim

prop centre bearing has excessive lift

Pass 17 Mar 2007 181,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 154,554 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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W104 VAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W104 VAB, 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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W104 VAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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