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W158 PTP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

435,253 mi
Last recorded435,253 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 PTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 435,253 miles

All welded patches have been covered in thick underseal

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar mounting has been welded and painted over with sealer

Fail 15 Apr 2019 435,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion above arrow on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch near bottom arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury below light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar mounting has been welded and painted over with sealer

Fail 26 Sep 2018 435,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling on lock test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Before tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside By base of drivers seat wireing could cause a trip hazard

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelcarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer wireing socket missing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 429,077 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 429,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail ,under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 427,798 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

all underside is starting to corrode chassis and floor pan

Fail 10 Aug 2016 427,798 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

all underside is starting to corrode chassis and floor pan

Fail 17 Dec 2015 427,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 423,089 miles

Front chassis rails corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 423,062 miles

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

Front chassis rails corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 419,260 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 419,212 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 416,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

crack to nearside rear position lamp lens

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Feb 2012 416,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

crack to nearside rear position lamp lens

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 415,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 410,074 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 410,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 403,106 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 378,048 miles

slight play in steering rack

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 378,048 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2007 324,284 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 324,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front numberplate weathered

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Mar 2006 265,443 miles

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

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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W158 PTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W158 PTP, 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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W158 PTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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