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W262 BBA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

281,861 mi
Last recorded281,861 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 BBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 281,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle body has corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 281,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle body has corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 249,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 249,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 200,583 miles

brake lines covered in grease

n/s/f anti roll bar has slight play, n/s/f rack arm has slight play, sills weak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 200,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar has slight play, n/s/f rack arm has slight play, sills weak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 157,544 miles

sills corroding,rear brake pipes corroding,nsf D bush play,rear shocker bushes

Fail 27 Apr 2016 157,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing calliper outbound clip missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose check U bolts (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

sills corroding,rear brake pipes corroding,nsf D bush play,rear shocker bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,282 miles

front reg plate cracked, front both links have slight play, front brake pads wearing low, slight lift in both balljoints, front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2015 123,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front reg plate cracked, front both links have slight play, front brake pads wearing low, slight lift in both balljoints, front bumper insecure

Pass 1 May 2014 84,108 miles

engine oil low, n/s/f rack arm has slight play, front discs and pads close to limit (INVESTIGATE)

exhaust modified-cust advised

Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low, n/s/f rack arm has slight play, front discs and pads close to limit (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 32,976 miles

front brake dises part worn and rusty

Fail 3 May 2011 32,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake dises part worn and rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres cracking sidewalls.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,247 miles

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

rear tyres both sides side walls cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2009 28,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres both sides side walls cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 20,581 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W262 BBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W262 BBA, 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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W262 BBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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