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W435 PLF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,570 mi
Last recorded217,570 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 217,570 miles

Centre seat belt stalk damaged

Holed outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear pads low

Various areas of surface corrosion

Various brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 217,570 miles

Brake performance not tested Burst pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre seat belt stalk damaged

Holed outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear pads low

Various areas of surface corrosion

Various brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 209,903 miles

brake hoses slightly perished

brake pipes slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly scored

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 10 May 2017 209,903 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper bar (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/ seat/ seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/ seat/ seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake hoses slightly perished

brake pipes slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly scored

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Pass 17 May 2016 201,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 191,199 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to sills

Pass 9 May 2014 183,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 176,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 169,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 160,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 150,930 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 150,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 140,264 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 140,264 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 131,425 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 119,105 miles

slight wear in front brake discs , offside front ball joint slight play . both rear tyres getting close to limit .

Fail 3 Apr 2007 119,104 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 104,941 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 104,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W435 PLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W435 PLF, 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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W435 PLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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