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W233 VAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,226 mi
Last recorded109,226 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 109,224 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear discs worn

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 103,661 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect

handbrake lever high but working ok

offside front seatbelt cover missing on stork

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,557 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 97,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,250 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc worn.

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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W233 VAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W233 VAJ, 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 W233 VAJ registered?

W233 VAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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