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W331 DOE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,220 mi
Last recorded223,220 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 DOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 223,220 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 223,220 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 187,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 187,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 156,554 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 156,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 138,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

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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W331 DOE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W331 DOE, 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 W331 DOE registered?

W331 DOE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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