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W215 KNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 142,346 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Incorrect fuel cap fitted.

Nearside centre side marker lamp not working.

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare and both rear tyres low tread.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 142,328 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Incorrect fuel cap fitted.

Nearside centre side marker lamp not working.

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare and both rear tyres low tread.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 129,493 miles

Condensation in nearside front light unit.

Exhaust system corroded.

Horn poor.

Nearside centre side marker lamp not working.

Nearside parking brake lazy.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in nearside of steering rack.

Slight lip on all brake discs.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Spare tyre tread low.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 129,493 miles

Condensation in nearside front light unit.

Exhaust system corroded.

Horn poor.

Nearside centre side marker lamp not working.

Nearside parking brake lazy.

Play in nearside of steering rack.

Slight lip on all brake discs.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Spare tyre tread low.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 121,272 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 121,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 115,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 115,601 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 107,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 97,281 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 97,127 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W215 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W215 KNH, 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 W215 KNH registered?

W215 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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