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W426 SGW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,934 mi
Last recorded145,934 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 145,934 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 132,825 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,060 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 120,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing and clamp (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,515 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,974 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,859 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,849 miles

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

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

mil/glowplug light on at time of test

Pass 17 May 2011 34,263 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 33,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2009 33,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 33,478 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2008 31,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,857 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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W426 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W426 SGW, 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 W426 SGW registered?

W426 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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