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W189 JNA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

313,778 mi
Last recorded313,778 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 JNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 313,778 miles

blue smoke on start up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s lower seat belt receiver damaged

o/s door check strap broken

Fail 27 Jan 2012 313,776 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

blue smoke on start up

n/s lower seat belt receiver damaged

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 31 Oct 2011 311,135 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

exhaust mount missing /rear

Fail 20 Oct 2011 311,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

exhaust mount missing /rear

rear axle oil leaks @ brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2010 287,869 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside steering rack slight play

offside rear tyre worn edges

oil leak offside rear hub

Fail 13 Sep 2010 287,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside steering rack slight play

offside rear tyre worn edges

oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 10 Sep 2009 266,672 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 266,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 257,627 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 257,627 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 May 2007 233,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 232,418 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake lever cover missing

slight play in o/s bottom swivel joint

Pass 9 Jan 2006 209,164 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 209,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

side wall damage n/s front tyre

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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W189 JNA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W189 JNA, 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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W189 JNA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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