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W388 YUB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,044 mi
Last recorded158,044 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 YUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 158,044 miles

bodywork starting to deteriorate

slight movement in front hubs

Pass 7 Apr 2016 157,831 miles

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

fog light switch loose

front brake hoses starting to deteriate/peppered

Fail 16 Mar 2015 157,485 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

drivers seat deteriateing

n/s seat belt shroud missing

windscreen marked in sweep

Pass 16 Mar 2015 157,485 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

drivers seat deteriateing

n/s seat belt shroud missing

windscreen marked in sweep

Pass 28 Feb 2014 156,547 miles

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

center seat belt shroud missing

drivers seat squab holed

front brake hoses showing signs of perishing

front num plate cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2014 156,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

center seat belt shroud missing

drivers seat squab holed

front brake hoses showing signs of perishing

front num plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2013 155,010 miles

bodywork damage eveident

center seat belt catch shroud missing

crew cab full of personals/tools

front brake hoses staerting to perish/peppered

screw on o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 27 Feb 2013 155,010 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

bodywork damage eveident

center seat belt catch shroud missing

crew cab full of personals/tools

front brake hoses staerting to perish/peppered

screw on o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Feb 2012 153,090 miles

bodywork damage eveident

cab trim o/s door insecure

center seat belt shroud missing

slight play in n/s and o/s front ball joints

Fail 29 Feb 2012 153,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

bodywork damage eveident

cab trim o/s door insecure

center seat belt shroud missing

rear num plate deteriateing

slight play in n/s and o/s front ball joints

Pass 18 Feb 2011 151,359 miles

cab work aera clutterd/ items insecure.

door cards insecure

front num plate damaged

n/s rear tyre getting low

pedal a/slip worn

slight wear in steering column coupling

wiper blades deteriateing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 146,069 miles

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

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

Slight play in O/S steering rack ends

Pass 17 Sep 2008 141,074 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limit

bodywork damasge eveident

o/s front indicator starting to fade

front lower ball joints on limit for wear

Pass 7 Sep 2007 136,645 miles

1, FRONT BALL JOINTS ON LIMIT FOR WEAR.

Fail 7 Sep 2007 136,645 miles

1, FRONT BALL JOINTS ON LIMIT FOR WEAR.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 133,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 133,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 YUB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

W388 YUB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W388 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 YUB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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