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W317 LCU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,544 mi
Last recorded175,544 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 LCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 175,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 175,544 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 168,552 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 168,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 161,434 miles

Front bumper insecure

O/S/R DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE

Fail 11 May 2013 161,434 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front bumper insecure

O/S/R DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE

O/S/R OUTER SIDELIGHT

Pass 29 Apr 2012 154,148 miles

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

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

TOW SOCKET DAMAGED

Fail 28 Apr 2012 154,148 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

TOW SOCKET DAMAGED

Pass 11 May 2011 147,207 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 147,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 137,868 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 137,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 126,093 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 126,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads worn low

Pass 13 May 2008 115,920 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 115,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 25 May 2007 103,588 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 103,588 miles

Inner Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake flexi pipes worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/f seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 90,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake flexi pipes worn

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads worn

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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W317 LCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W317 LCU, 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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W317 LCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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