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W208 YBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,316 mi
Last recorded196,316 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 196,316 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2021 196,316 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 191,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 191,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 188,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 186,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 185,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 181,856 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 181,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 177,857 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 177,857 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 176,870 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s front brake pipe forming rust

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

play in front steering

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 18 Apr 2012 171,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn (slight run out)

rear shock absorber top bushes poor condition (splitting)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 171,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn (slight run out)

nearside rear handbrake reading low

rear service brake readings low

rear shock absorber top bushes poor condition (splitting)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 162,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly pitted

general corrosion on underside (chassis rails etc)

high handbrake travel

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 157,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general corrosion to underside chassis body

horn operatoin poor

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2008 155,706 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 155,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 153,228 miles

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

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

all side body lamps inop

Fail 9 Oct 2006 139,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front top roof markers broken

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2006 139,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front top roof markers broken

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside front wiper blade split

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 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W208 YBH, 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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W208 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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