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W173 KNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

265,026 mi
Last recorded265,026 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 265,026 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn low

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Offside Front foot step in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn low

Rear both side wheel arch in poor condition

Rear exhaust in poor condition

both side sill in poor condition

both side sills in poor condition

power steering pump has slight mist of oil

vehicle in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2016 265,019 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stalk (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn low

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Offside Front foot step in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn low

Rear both side wheel arch in poor condition

both side sill in poor condition

power steering pump has slight mist of oil

vehicle in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2015 251,170 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion around vehicle

Fail 2 Jan 2015 251,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight corrosion around vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2013 242,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 235,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 223,727 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 215,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 206,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 198,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 187,360 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 187,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 180,355 miles

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

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

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

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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W173 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W173 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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What year was W173 KNH registered?

W173 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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