MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
injector blow
o/s/f tyre worn .outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
injector blow
o/s/f tyre worn .outer edge
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/r light lens broken.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
n/s/r light lens broken.
o/s/r axle oil leak. n/s/r light lens broken.
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake disc worn. corrosion rear exhaust system.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W361 VUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VUG, 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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W361 VUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2000.
Is W361 VUG safe to buy?
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