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W302 OBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

260,082 mi
Last recorded260,082 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 260,082 miles

brake pipes rusty

o/s bottom ball joint slight play

underside rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2014 260,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/f ball joint slight play

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

underside rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013 252,168 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 252,149 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust rear section in poor condition

front number plate broken

visual exhaust smoke, not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2012 245,818 miles

front brake pipe slight corrosion

front no plate damaged

underside rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2012 245,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

front number plate damaged

underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Aug 2011 236,179 miles

brake pipes poorly fitted requires atension

Fail 8 Aug 2011 236,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

underside rusty in places

Pass 9 Aug 2010 224,985 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 224,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 206,319 miles

all front and rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2009 206,316 miles

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

all front and rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2008 196,587 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front screen dirty

squeek on near side front suspension area

Pass 15 Nov 2006 164,470 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 164,329 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

condition of exhaust system

corrosion to both main brake pipes

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight play in steering system

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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W302 OBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W302 OBD, 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 W302 OBD registered?

W302 OBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W302 OBD safe to buy?

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