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W359 YUB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,705 mi
Last recorded90,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 YUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,705 miles

vehicle scruffy/knocked about condition

Fail 5 Jan 2011 90,675 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle scruffy/knocked about condition

Fail 6 Aug 2009 79,277 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,277 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 69,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,313 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,915 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,798 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,798 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W359 YUB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W359 YUB, 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 W359 YUB registered?

W359 YUB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W359 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 YUB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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