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W152 DCS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,678 mi
Last recorded142,678 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 DCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,678 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 142,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also traction control light on (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested exhaust needs a tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened on the bump stops (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

passenger door catch insecure side door not latching shut (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 141,659 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing plus wiper arm (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes(FRONT) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven and has cut but no cords showing

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door (6.2.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes(FRONT) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Aug 2013 120,947 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 120,872 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 117,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 112,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise front brake service

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Aug 2011 112,410 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise front brake service

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,926 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 92,118 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 92,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 83,569 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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W152 DCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W152 DCS, 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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W152 DCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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