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W208 SCA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,121 mi
Last recorded196,121 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 SCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 196,121 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front lift in bottom ball joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from biest valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 196,121 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front and rear affected by brake lights, wrong bulb (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb (1.2.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front lift in bottom ball joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from biest valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 195,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 189,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 189,972 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 188,717 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 188,717 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 185,904 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 185,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower body work poor

rear back plates slightly corrdeding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 179,994 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes/ hand brake travel high/ corroaion on front to rear brake pipes/ under engine/gear box covered in trims/ rear discs poor/

Fail 30 Apr 2011 179,993 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake pipes/ hand brake travel high/ corroaion on front to rear brake pipes/ under engine/gear box covered in trims/ rear discs poor/

Pass 13 Jan 2010 174,820 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both side middle marker lamps dim

Fail 13 Jan 2010 174,820 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both side middle marker lamps dim

Pass 13 Jan 2009 167,512 miles

advies handbrake close to max travel abvise rear brakes checked

Pass 9 Feb 2008 159,811 miles

n/s & o/s middle markers inop

Pass 13 Mar 2007 152,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 142,634 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 142,634 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W208 SCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W208 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 W208 SCA registered?

W208 SCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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