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W361 TNV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

266,959 mi
Last recorded266,959 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 266,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 266,953 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 263,566 miles

fuel flap door is insecure

n/s/r tyre is worn low

o/s/r lamp lense is cracked & repaired with tape

seat belt clasp covers missing

Fail 22 Nov 2014 263,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel flap door is insecure

n/s/r tyre is worn low

o/s/r lamp lense is cracked & repaired with tape

seat belt clasp covers missing

unable to open side door

Pass 6 Dec 2012 256,700 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 256,700 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s seat belt buckel and centre seat belt buckel covers missing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 249,698 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 249,698 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 249,680 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 239,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 226,133 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 226,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 214,092 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 188,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 188,942 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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W361 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 53.3%.

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 W361 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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What year was W361 TNV registered?

W361 TNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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