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W436 VMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,156 mi
Last recorded197,156 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 197,156 miles

Brake Lines - Advanced corrosion attack to various brake lines

Headlamp Aim - Beam Patterns are diffused. Caution Nearside Beam Pattern may fail when Headlamp Aim has been adjusted/repairs made for Headlamp Aim Failure.

Many testable and non testable items in poor condtion including items listed above.

Mirrors - Offside Door Mirrior in poor condition

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering Rack - Knock noise from steering rack evident when steering rocked - indication of possible wear

Suspension - Nearside Front Lower Arm Ball Joint has developed significant lift/wear.

Vehicle Structure - Advancing corrosion attack to many areas and components of underside and bodywork. Including front chasis legs, battery tray, wheel arches,doors

Fail 11 Nov 2014 196,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake Lines - Advanced corrosion attack to various brake lines

Headlamp Aim - Beam Patterns are diffused. Caution Nearside Beam Pattern may fail when Headlamp Aim has been adjusted/repairs made for Headlamp Aim Failure.

Many testable and non testable items in poor condtion including items listed above.

Mirrors - Offside Door Mirrior in poor condition

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering Rack - Knock noise from steering rack evident when steering rocked - indication of possible wear

Suspension - Nearside Front Lower Arm Ball Joint has developed significant lift/wear.

Vehicle Structure - Advancing corrosion attack to many areas and components of underside and bodywork. Including front chasis legs, battery tray, wheel arches,doors

Pass 21 Nov 2013 190,170 miles

Battery tray corroded and holed

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 190,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Battery tray corroded and holed

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 185,886 miles

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

Front brake disc corroded

Front number plate cracked

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

Off side front side light dim

Off side rear light unit cracked

Off side rear tyre low tread

Pass 22 Nov 2011 176,906 miles

Head light aim poor pattern

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre low tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 168,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 168,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 159,841 miles

o/s mirror unit badly damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2009 159,831 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror unit badly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2007 142,074 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 142,063 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 126,327 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 126,327 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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W436 VMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W436 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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W436 VMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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