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W454 PKV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

276,401 mi
Last recorded276,401 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 PKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 276,401 miles

All brake discs pitted and has corrosion

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both bottom sill has slight corrosion

Covers fitted

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both leaf springs has age related corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2020 276,401 miles

All brake discs pitted and has corrosion

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both bottom sill has slight corrosion

Covers fitted

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both leaf springs has age related corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 274,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle body in poor cosmetic condition.

all wheel arch cover with heavily under sealant

both sides front to rear sill covers in heavy under sealant

Pass 3 Sep 2018 274,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle body in poor cosmetic condition.

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

both sides front to rear sill covers in heavy under sealant

Fail 3 Sep 2018 274,899 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill complete (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle body in poor cosmetic condition.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 268,578 miles

All sills and body are repaired and sealed by using second hand parts

Chassis covered under sealant from front to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2016 265,434 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)

body has patches protected in body filler

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under chassis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 260,714 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

both inner/outer sills corroded front to rear.

rear bumper insecure.

spots of corrosion allover body, with traces of bodyfiller.

traces of bodyfiller found on body.

underbody corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 260,712 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion centre inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

both inner/outer sills corroded front to rear.

rear bumper insecure.

spots of corrosion allover body, with traces of bodyfiller.

underbody corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 241,321 miles

chassis corroded

gearbox oil leak

spots of corrosion around vehicle

underbody corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components corroded

both front lower doors has traces of body filler

Fail 18 Sep 2014 241,321 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components corroded

chassis corroded

gearbox oil leak

spots of corrosion around vehicle

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 237,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 223,356 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear bumber damage

Fail 26 Oct 2012 223,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear bumber damage

Pass 5 Oct 2011 205,744 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 168,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 148,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 124,470 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 101,549 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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W454 PKV 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 75%.

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 W454 PKV, 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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W454 PKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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