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W434 VMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,491 mi
Last recorded165,491 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 165,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 165,377 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 164,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021
Pass 23 Jan 2020 164,883 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 164,509 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 163,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 163,060 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 163,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 161,553 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded outside of perscribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2014 161,275 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded outside of perscribed area

Pass 10 Jun 2013 161,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded outside of perscribed area

offside outer sill corroded outside of perscribed area

Fail 30 May 2013 161,042 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded outside of perscribed area

offside outer sill corroded outside of perscribed area

Pass 23 May 2012 160,737 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2012 160,730 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 159,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 158,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 156,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 151,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 143,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 135,406 miles

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

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

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

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 VMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W434 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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