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W2 JWG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

353,453 mi
Last recorded353,453 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 JWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 353,453 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 353,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 327,961 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 327,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 302,781 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 302,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Both rear outer tyres on 3mm

Both upper near side marker lights inop. (front & rear)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Suspected hand brake cable broken

Very slight play off side front steering rack arm

Pass 12 Jan 2009 262,395 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 262,355 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 183,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 157,016 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 138,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2005 138,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W2 JWG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W2 JWG, 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 W2 JWG registered?

W2 JWG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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