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W401 LHE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,810 mi
Last recorded175,810 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 LHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 175,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 159,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear pipes greased

Fail 21 Jan 2009 158,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear pipes greased

Pass 7 Dec 2007 137,593 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside hub seal leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2007 137,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2006 116,812 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 116,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 98,824 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 98,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2005 98,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

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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W401 LHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W401 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 W401 LHE registered?

W401 LHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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