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W148 KNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,648 mi
Last recorded173,648 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 173,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 171,952 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 171,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 169,826 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 169,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 168,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 167,689 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 167,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 167,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 162,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 161,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,670 miles

Nearside Front fog light corroded through

both rear a.b.s wheel speed sensors removed from hub

rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 141,169 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 141,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 140,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cab marker lights keep flashing

nearside front marker not working

Fail 18 Oct 2013 140,393 miles

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

Centre Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cab marker lights keep flashing

nearside front marker not working

Pass 20 Oct 2012 139,300 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 139,300 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear service brake reading low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 135,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f sill corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 135,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 134,297 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 134,297 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 132,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 128,480 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 128,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 126,290 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 126,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 100,702 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 100,699 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 68,634 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side ball joint gaiter

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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W148 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W148 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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W148 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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