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W277 FHE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,840 mi
Last recorded126,840 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 126,840 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 126,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,885 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 123,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jul 2010 119,052 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2010 119,052 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2009 112,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 112,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,241 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 99,236 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 264,917 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 247,136 miles

n/s/f body bolt loose

Pass 14 Jul 2005 216,878 miles

n/s/f outer body mounting broken

n/s/f/outer second body mounting loose

o/s/f outer body mounting loose

o/s/r position lamp has 1 bulb inop but is still illuminated by remaining bulbs

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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W277 FHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W277 FHE, 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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W277 FHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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