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W279 HPV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,750 mi
Last recorded95,750 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 95,750 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,981 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 71,142 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 66,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 60,600 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,149 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,286 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,058 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 50,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 45,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Disc's Slightly Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Trims fitted At The Time Of Test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,640 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,612 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

n/s/f suspension has play in a joint

some corrosion on front discs

Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s/f suspension has play in a joint

some corrosion on front discs

Pass 18 May 2010 35,701 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 32,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all tyres perished

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all tyres perished

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2008 29,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 23,776 miles

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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W279 HPV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W279 HPV, 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 W279 HPV registered?

W279 HPV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W279 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 HPV shows 24 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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