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W203 VAB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

268,529 mi
Last recorded268,529 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 VAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 268,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2025 268,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2023 263,479 miles

Bottom of drivers door corroded

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Sills corroded both sides. Not excessive

Underbody has surface corrosion. Not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 262,215 miles

bottom of door corroded drivers

n/s o/s sills corroded not excessive

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 262,171 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bottom of door corroded drivers

n/s o/s sills corroded not excessive

Pass 2 Feb 2021 260,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

chassis has corrosion some areas not excessive

n/s/r o/r sills corroded not excessive

wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 258,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills and wheel arches have corrosion not excessive

Pass 18 Jan 2019 256,612 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear chassis has corrosion some areas under sealed

sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 254,456 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

n/s o/s lower arm ball joints have slight play

n/s o/s sills have surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2018 254,456 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes corroded

n/s o/s lower arm ball joints have slight play

n/s o/s sills have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2017 252,780 miles

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

both front lower arm balljoints have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2016 250,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 248,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 244,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 238,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 231,288 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 224,856 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 219,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 214,964 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 209,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 196,660 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 196,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W203 VAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W203 VAB, 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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W203 VAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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