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W193 SCA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,977 mi
Last recorded191,977 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 SCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 191,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded away and separated from body and leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded away and separated from body and leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 189,556 miles

Offside Rear wing corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 189,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wing corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 184,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 178,060 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 170,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 161,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

park effort low

Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,030 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 137,067 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to n\s\f and o\s\f inner step

Fail 4 Feb 2016 137,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill next to rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to rear spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to rear spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 134,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 131,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,390 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 127,349 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 123,547 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,427 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,399 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edge. †advise o/s/r tyre down to 2mm

Fail 5 Feb 2007 75,399 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edge. †advise o/s/f tyre down to 2 mm

Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W193 SCA 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 78.3%.

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 W193 SCA, 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 W193 SCA registered?

W193 SCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W193 SCA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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