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W273 WOE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

216,493 mi
Last recorded216,493 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 WOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 216,493 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear light lense incomplete

offside front shock absorber weeping oil

play in offside front lower ball joint

rear exhaust pipe blowing

rear tyres worn

Fail 9 Nov 2011 216,493 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear light lense incomplete

offside front shock absorber weeping oil

play in offside front lower ball joint

rear exhaust pipe blowing

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 210,322 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 28 Sep 2010 210,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 6 Feb 2010 210,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 205,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 177,151 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 177,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 154,901 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Condition of handbrake lever and n/s seatbelt. Corrosion to brake pipes at front. Steering knocking.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 151,678 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 151,677 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

centre offside marker lamp inoprotive

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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W273 WOE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 W273 WOE, 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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W273 WOE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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