CarVerify

Free Car Check

W261 WEO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

226,543 mi
Last recorded226,543 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 WEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 226,543 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 226,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 219,380 miles

1 rear propshaft bolt missing

lh/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 219,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 213,641 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 213,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 209,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,992 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 202,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 195,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 189,926 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 189,903 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 182,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 167,622 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 167,622 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2007 148,013 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 124,686 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W261 WEO?

You can check the full history of W261 WEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W261 WEO registered?

W261 WEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W261 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 WEO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W261 WEO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W261 WEO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.