MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired pivot worn further inspection recomended (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to both outer sills
slight bind at rear wheels ns/r service brake reading lower than o/s 24% imbalance across rear axle
slight corrosion to rear chassis sections close to rear shock absorber top mtgs and bump stops
Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired pivot worn further inspection recomended (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to both outer sills
slight bind at rear wheels ns/r service brake reading lower than o/s 24% imbalance across rear axle
slight corrosion to rear chassis sections close to rear shock absorber top mtgs and bump stops
1 rear propshaft bolt missing
lh/r brake pipe corroded
1 rear propshaft bolt missing
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/r and osf (4.1.E.1)
lh/r brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge
1 bolt missing from rear propshaft flange
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
travel at brake pedal not excessive at time of test
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driver seat squab deteriating
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
corrosion on front and front to rear brake pipes
corrosion to nearside front wing and mid sestion of nearside outer sill
water in rear fog light
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driver seat squab deteriating
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
corrosion on front and front to rear brake pipes
corrosion to nearside front wing and mid sestion of nearside outer sill
water in rear fog light
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W261 WEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 W261 WEO, 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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W261 WEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2000.
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