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W404 VDN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,037 mi
Last recorded188,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 188,037 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 188,037 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 175,578 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 175,578 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 164,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 164,441 miles

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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W404 VDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W404 VDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W404 VDN?

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What year was W404 VDN registered?

W404 VDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W404 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 VDN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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