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W311 TNV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 144,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

part of chasis undersealed

Fail 28 Jan 2015 144,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

part of chasis undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,089 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 140,084 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 135,474 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 135,412 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 130,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 127,030 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 127,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 122,229 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 122,229 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 118,317 miles

n/s sill corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2007 114,807 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK FITTED INCORRECTLY

Fail 6 Aug 2007 114,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK FITTED INCORRECTLY

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 106,164 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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W311 TNV 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 60%.

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 W311 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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W311 TNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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