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W448 SGW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,871 mi
Last recorded200,871 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 200,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2016 200,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction material not bonded to metal part of pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 198,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside front body mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear reg plate has slight damage

some body mounting bolts loose

Fail 21 Dec 2015 198,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside front body mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear reg plate has slight damage

some body mounting bolts loose

Pass 12 Dec 2014 191,608 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 191,608 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear disc in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2013 177,244 miles

oil leak from top of engine?

Fail 30 Dec 2013 177,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

oil leak from top of engine?

Pass 11 Dec 2012 152,144 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 152,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 136,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 136,772 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 132,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 129,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 104,093 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 104,093 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front body bolts loose both sides.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 76,769 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 76,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W448 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W448 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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W448 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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