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W221 KMR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

197,651 mi
Last recorded197,651 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 KMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 197,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

advance corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2022 197,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

advance corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2021 196,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 196,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 194,993 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 194,977 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from new pipe just fitted (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 193,545 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer seal holer by corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing holed by corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 192,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 190,990 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 190,990 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2016 189,910 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 189,910 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 187,788 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s door advanced corrosion

n/s sill advanced corrosion

o/s sill advanced corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2014 186,657 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door advanced corrosion

n/s outer sill advanced corrosion

o/s/ outer sill advanced corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2014 186,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s door advanced corrosion

n/s outer sill advanced corrosion

o/s/ outer sill advanced corrosion

Pass 2 May 2013 184,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s body sill advanced corrosion

n/s/f door holed by corrosion

Pass 9 May 2012 182,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 182,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 180,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 180,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 178,084 miles

all metal brake pipes advanced corrosion

minor play in o/s/f steering rack

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm depth on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2010 178,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all metal brake pipes advanced corrosion

minor play in o/s/f steering rack

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm depth on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2009 175,071 miles

chip in zone b of windscreen

front tyres approaching legal limmit + edging off

Fail 6 May 2009 175,071 miles

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

chip in zone b of windscreen

front tyres approaching legal limmit + edging off

Pass 8 May 2008 170,585 miles

stone chip in zone B of windscreen

Fail 8 May 2008 170,585 miles

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

stone chip in zone B of windscreen

Pass 8 May 2007 167,018 miles

front tyres treads wearing on edges

o/s steering rack slightly worn

o/s/f metal brake pipe advanced corrosion

Fail 2 May 2007 166,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front tyre treads wearing on edges

o/s steering rack slightly worn

o/s/f metal brake pipe advanced corrosion

Pass 6 May 2006 163,798 miles

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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W221 KMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W221 KMR, 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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W221 KMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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