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W14 HTE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

304,145 mi
Last recorded304,145 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 HTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 304,145 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres on limits

sills / chassis / vehicle structure slightly rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2015 304,145 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres on limits

sills / chassis / vehicle structure slightly rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2014 284,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 284,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 158,437 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 142,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 278,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 270,370 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 270,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

cracks in both front brake hoses

Fail 12 Jan 2011 270,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 247,170 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 247,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 226,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 226,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 198,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 173,682 miles

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake on minium reading

rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2005 152,789 miles

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

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

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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W14 HTE 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 58.8%.

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 W14 HTE, 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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W14 HTE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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