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W314 SAV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

325,733 mi
Last recorded325,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 325,733 miles

Radiator cap missing

corrosion around n/s rear axle buffer mounting

corrosion in front and rear n/s sill edge

corrosion n/s rear inner wing section

ongoing crack in o/s lower windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2016 319,668 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

on-going crack in o/s lower windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2016 319,668 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device deteriorating

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

on-going crack in o/s lower windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2015

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both lower ball joints lock nuts just touching locking part

crack developing o/s/f lower

upper tow bar lock nuts just touching lock device x 4

Pass 30 Jun 2015 313,288 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both lower ball joints lock nuts just touching locking part

crack developing o/s/f lower

upper tow bar lock nuts just touching lock device x 4

Pass 28 Jun 2014 307,732 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes slight play

both front link rods slight play

both front lower ball joints slight lift

both front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front brake hose slightly deteriated

nearside front brake pipe slightly correded

nearside front inner rack joint slight play

nearside rear brake pipe slightly correded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease

offside windscreen cracked out of swept area slight crack in swept area

Pass 8 Jul 2013 301,547 miles

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

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

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

lift in both front suspension ball joints

offside windscreen cracked out off swept area slight crack in swept area zone b

Fail 5 Jul 2013 301,428 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

lift in both front suspension ball joints

nearside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

offside windscreen cracked out off swept area slight crack in swept area zone b

Fail 11 Jul 2012 291,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 291,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 291,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 284,479 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 284,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 268,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 246,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 209,986 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 209,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 160,929 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 160,927 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 113,420 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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W314 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W314 SAV, 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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W314 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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