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W274 UWO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,391 mi
Last recorded173,391 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 UWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 173,391 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 155,923 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 139,007 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 126,177 miles

Only 8 passenger seats at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,484 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside and offside lower body panel mounts broke

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,711 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 76,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W274 UWO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W274 UWO, 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

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What year was W274 UWO registered?

W274 UWO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W274 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W274 UWO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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