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W385 TFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

293,050 mi
Last recorded293,050 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 TFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 293,050 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

plated repairs to vehicle have been heavily undersealed

•vehicle body shell is rusted rear box section not supportive or structural corroded to excess

Fail 23 Aug 2019 293,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

panel sections in non prescribed areas corroded

•vehicle body shell is rusted rear box section not supportive or structural corroded to excess

Pass 22 Aug 2018 291,124 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear anti roll bar d bush is worn

panel sections in non prescribed areas corroded

•vehicle body shell is rusted rear box section not supportive or structural corroded to excess

Pass 23 Aug 2017 289,949 miles

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

panel sections in non prescribed areas corroded

rear box section not supportive or structural corroded to excess

•Front Brake discs rusted on inner / outer surfaces reducing braking area ATTENTION NEEDED

•both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

•vehicle body shell is rusted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 288,298 miles

Front Brake discs rusted on inner / outer surfaces reducing braking area ATTENTION NEEDED

Front Brake pads worn under 50 %

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

vehicle body shell is rusted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 288,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake discs rusted on inner / outer surfaces reducing braking area ATTENTION NEEDED

Front Brake pads worn under 50 %

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

vehicle body shell is rusted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 286,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear parking brake performance just meets the pass standard

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 283,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished

strong advise - advanced wear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Fail 12 Aug 2014 283,848 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished

strong advise - advanced wear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Pass 14 Aug 2013 281,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished .

rear exhaust section heavily corrodded & in poor condition

wear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive .

Pass 16 Aug 2012 277,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 274,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 270,925 miles

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

front drop links worn

passanger seat belt damaged

rear drop links worn

Fail 10 Apr 2010 270,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front drop links worn

passanger seat belt damaged

rear drop links worn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 262,429 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 262,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both lower swivels worn.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 227,046 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 227,046 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front indicators discoloured.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 203,666 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 203,557 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak.

front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 13 Apr 2005 158,664 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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W385 TFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W385 TFM, 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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W385 TFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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