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W447 SGW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,328 mi
Last recorded181,328 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 181,328 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak At engine top area,compression gas leakage (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 178,473 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bands

exhaust blowing slightly

offside rear hub seal leaking

some corrosion rear spring hanger brackets

Pass 30 May 2017 171,698 miles

offside rear hub seal weeping

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 3 May 2016 169,478 miles

offside rear hub seal showing signs of weeping

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some play steering rack

Fail 3 May 2016 169,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear hub seal showing signs of weeping

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,803 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 167,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 161,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 157,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 152,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 143,227 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 143,227 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ball joints have play see note

in my opinion ball joints are dangerousd however told to pass by manager mr leathly

Pass 1 Sep 2008 125,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 122,810 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

anti roll bar and drop link bushes worn

Pass 2 Jul 2007 102,605 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 102,604 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,347 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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W447 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W447 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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W447 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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