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W417 GBT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,809 mi
Last recorded65,809 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 GBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,809 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,809 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 53,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,145 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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W417 GBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W417 GBT, 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 W417 GBT registered?

W417 GBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W417 GBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W417 GBT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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