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W126 TYC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,496 mi
Last recorded147,496 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 147,496 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 147,483 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 145,510 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 145,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 136,642 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 136,642 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,775 miles

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

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

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

slight twist to offside front brake hose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,970 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 129,263 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 126,021 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 126,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2012 122,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 122,959 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 120,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,201 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 108,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,549 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 103,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 96,220 miles

All shocks worn

Handbrake has travel

Play in nearside steering rack - JUST MEETS CRITERIA !

Fail 3 Apr 2007 96,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All shocks worn getting weak

Front discs worn - JUST MEET CRIERIA !

Hand brake has travel

Play in nearside steering rack - JUST MEETS CRITERIA !

Pass 13 Mar 2006 86,407 miles

Both sides front lower ball joints have play , just meet pass criteria

Exhaust heavy corrosion at rear

Front discs worn

Play in nearside front inner track rod joint/steering rack just meets pass criteria

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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W126 TYC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W126 TYC, 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 W126 TYC registered?

W126 TYC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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