MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
330,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake pipes corroding.
body corroding in many areas.
front anti-roll bar link arms, bushes worn.
front brake hoses perishing.
o/s door mirror cracked.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
body corroding in many areas.
front anti-roll bar link arms, bushes worn.
front brake hoses perishing.
o/s door mirror cracked.
rear brake pipes corroding.
rear reg plate deteriorating.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W161 PAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W161 PAP, 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 W161 PAP registered?
W161 PAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W161 PAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W161 PAP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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