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W277 VAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,894 mi
Last recorded181,894 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 181,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 174,807 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint worn/lift(just acceptable)

o/s/r and n/s/r flexi brake hoses perished

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2009 168,586 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 159,194 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 159,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine very wet with oil..........

Pass 12 Mar 2007 149,389 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 149,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 141,800 miles

offside front suspension low

play in front lower balljoints and nearside droplink bush

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 VAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W277 VAJ, 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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What year was W277 VAJ registered?

W277 VAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W277 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W277 VAJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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