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W127 RKV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

279,178 mi
Last recorded279,178 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 RKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 279,178 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corroded inner wheel archs offside and nearside

front and rear brake pipes corroded

service brake and parking brake just met requirements

Fail 24 Mar 2018 278,943 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

various sections of filler etc.. on the van can not be fully inspected

Pass 25 Mar 2017 261,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 243,146 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 221,058 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 202,244 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 184,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 165,613 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 165,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 163,910 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 163,910 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 162,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 154,950 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 154,950 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 146,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 135,448 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 135,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 121,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 121,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W127 RKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W127 RKV, 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 W127 RKV registered?

W127 RKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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