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W303 TNV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

248,410 mi
Last recorded248,410 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 248,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded advice to repair soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded advice to repair soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 241,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 237,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 234,196 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Couldn't see into brakes properly

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 232,518 miles

Offside Front seat belt is twisted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 232,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt is twisted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 231,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 228,909 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 228,909 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 223,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,831 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 218,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 213,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 207,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 204,012 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 204,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 199,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 193,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 186,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 179,448 miles

headlamps emit a slightly unclear beam

only just sufficient reserve travel of service brake

Fail 19 Aug 2008 179,831 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2007 170,984 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 170,984 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 153,377 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 153,284 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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W303 TNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W303 TNV, 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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W303 TNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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