MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
body slight corrosion
hand brake slight reserve travel
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside seat belt buckle casing damaged but not affecting operation
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
under and outer body corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer body (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat Belt Buckle Casing Damaged But Not Affecting Operation
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
outer body corrosion
rear brake lines corroded slightly
slight under body corrosion
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal rubber starting to split
Front number plate starting to fade
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W457 TNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W457 TNV, 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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W457 TNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 July 2000.
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