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W3 GPL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,453 mi
Last recorded266,453 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 GPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 266,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 266,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 265,036 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 265,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe going to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 262,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil dampness on sump

under-body showing corrosion generally

Pass 21 Mar 2022 259,744 miles

under-body showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 258,631 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both sills both side inner and outer showing corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2019 256,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre app limit

Offside Rear hub seal damp

underbody of vehicle showing light surface corrosion generally

Pass 12 Apr 2018 254,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge showing wear

under-body of vehicle generally showing corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 249,779 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 247,889 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 247,739 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 247,709 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 246,217 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 240,998 miles

engine noise from pullys

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 20 May 2011 240,998 miles

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

engine noise from pullys

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 23 Mar 2010 236,469 miles

exhaust front pipe leaking gasses at 1st bracket & rear of box

front suspension weak on bounce test & front leaf spring rusted

rear suspension & componants showing surface corrosion

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 4 Mar 2009 231,089 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 231,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel trims fitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 222,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 222,745 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006
Pass 26 Oct 2005 204,908 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 204,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W3 GPL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W3 GPL, 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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W3 GPL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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