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W144 KNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

173,710 mi
Last recorded173,710 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 173,710 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 160,985 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

screen damage

tank damp(no visible leaks)ref also fail/advise 26/5/7

Pass 2 Jun 2007 160,985 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

screen damage

tank damp(no visible leaks)ref also fail/advise 26/5/7

Fail 26 May 2007 160,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play front hub/steering area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 127,013 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 127,013 miles

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

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

fuel tank stained

Fail 15 Apr 2006 125,554 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

bottom ball joints wear/lift/borderline

discs worn

horn switc poor operation/faulty

o/s/r hub oil leak

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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W144 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W144 KNH, 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 W144 KNH registered?

W144 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W144 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W144 KNH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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