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W388 LHE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,373 mi
Last recorded181,373 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 LHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 181,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cables rusty

side markers are white in colour

undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2016 181,363 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke from exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo exhaust flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding after testing park brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding after testing park brake (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion offside sill, outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed obscuring view of various testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2015 172,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 158,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 145,095 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 145,095 miles

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

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

all tyres on vehicle very perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,902 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)

h i d dip beam bulbs fitted (no headlamp washers/leveling system fitted)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 139,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

h i d dip beam bulbs fitted (no headlamp washers/leveling system fitted)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 138,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear outer wheel arch rusted but not exposing any sharp edge at time of test

power steering pipes getting rusty

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 138,035 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear outer wheel arch rusted but not exposing any sharp edge at time of test

power steering pipes getting rusty

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 133,276 miles

Power Steering Pipes Rusty

Various Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 133,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering pipes rusty

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2009 127,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust complete but different type for vehicle

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 127,887 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust complete but different type for vehicle

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 125,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 112,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,010 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has two nails in it

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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W388 LHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W388 LHE, 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 W388 LHE registered?

W388 LHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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