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W388 SNG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,843 mi
Last recorded150,843 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 SNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 150,843 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 150,835 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 143,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 143,645 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 139,504 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 139,466 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Jun 2008 127,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 115,643 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 115,568 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 110,283 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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W388 SNG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNG, 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 SNG registered?

W388 SNG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W388 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 SNG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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