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W458 PHW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,944 mi
Last recorded84,944 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 PHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,944 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support bracket corroded an holed outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush insert has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush insert has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 84,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support bracket corroded an holed outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush insert has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush insert has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,487 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember and radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 82,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember and radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,647 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember and radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,021 miles

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

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

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

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

radiator lower support corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,789 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Radiator support mounting bracket corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 74,249 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 74,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,563 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,146 miles

chips in screen

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 19 May 2015 60,097 miles

chips in screen

Fail 19 May 2015 60,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

chips in screen

Pass 20 May 2014 58,442 miles

chips in screen

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 21 May 2013 55,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

glow plug light is on

hand brake will soon need attension

Pass 21 May 2012 54,086 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side blind spot mirror missing

oil temp will not get any hotter

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 May 2011 52,630 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 May 2010 52,060 miles

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

slight play in front anti roll bar link arms

slight play in steering rack

small crack in front number plate andrear number plate starting fade

very slight play in lower ball joints

Pass 23 May 2009 50,232 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

raer number plate starting to fade

Pass 14 May 2008 48,981 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 48,981 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,174 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 46,173 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,616 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,616 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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W458 PHW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W458 PHW, 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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W458 PHW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2000.

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