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W434 HNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

281,131 mi
Last recorded281,131 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 281,131 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 281,131 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 280,244 miles

hub oilseal leaking o/s/r but not affecting brake effiency

Fail 11 Aug 2015 280,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hub oilseal leaking o/s/r but not affecting brake effiency

Pass 15 Aug 2014 272,220 miles

front crossmember corroded.

nearside rear tyre close to limit.

rear step corroded.

slight play in steering rack at the nearside.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 271,971 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front crossmember corroded.

nearside rear tyre close to limit.

rear step corroded.

slight play in steering rack at the nearside.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 260,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front and rear side markers out.

nearside front shock absorber leaking.

nearside rear d bush has slight play.

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

offside rear tyre cracked.

slight leak on nearside rear hub.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 251,128 miles

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

front and rear n/s marker lights are not working

r/n/s brake disc is corroded the r/o/s brake back plate is partly missing

r/o/s tyre has slight cracking

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2012 251,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

f/o/s tyre tread is worn roughly

front and rear n/s marker lights are not working

r/n/s brake disc is corroded the r/o/s brake back plate is partly missing

r/o/s tyre has slight cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2011 245,225 miles

nearside both marker lights inop

offside rear tyre thread perrished / cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2011 245,220 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear brake pads worn

both front brake discs corroded / uneven

nearside both marker lights inop

offside rear tyre thread perrished / cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 240,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner brake discs pitted .

both nearside front / rear marker lights inop .

offside rear tyre thread cracked / perrished .

Fail 2 Jul 2010 240,316 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner brake discs pitted .

both nearside front / rear marker lights inop .

offside rear tyre thread cracked / perrished .

Pass 17 Jul 2009 238,247 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

foot brake pedal rubber worn .

nearside rear marker light inop .

offside rear tyre has a screw inbeded and small cut in thread .

Fail 17 Jul 2009 238,247 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

foot brake pedal rubber worn .

nearside rear marker light inop .

offside rear tyre has a screw inbeded and small cut in thread .

Pass 9 Jul 2008 236,489 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear marker light inop

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2008 236,489 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear marker light inop

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 223,645 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 223,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 212,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 212,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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W434 HNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W434 HNH, 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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W434 HNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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