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W382 VUG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,812 mi
Last recorded173,812 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW382 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 173,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever hard to release

Fail 18 Feb 2021 173,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever hard to release

Pass 22 Feb 2020 168,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

injector chuffing

sills corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 168,068 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door bottom corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

injector chuffing

sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 163,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door bottom corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 163,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reverse lense broken/sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door bottom corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 154,961 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector chuffing

Fail 25 Jan 2018 154,961 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis above rear axle and both sides marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators are no longer amber (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector chuffing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,739 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both want adjusting up (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 135,739 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing nearside both eye bushes front (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insercure nearside (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened front spring sat on its bump stops (2.4.A.2)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both want adjusting up (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 119,074 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 119,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,679 miles

slight play in both nearside front eye bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2015 108,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in both nearside front eye bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,328 miles

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

brake discs corroded due to been stood

Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroded due to been stood

Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 97,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,792 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,743 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,093 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 93,093 miles

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

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

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,004 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,767 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 65,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W382 VUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W382 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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W382 VUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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