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W462 GPS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,939 mi
Last recorded193,939 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 GPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 193,939 miles

rusty underneath

Pass 11 Mar 2021 187,741 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 187,741 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 182,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 182,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 175,048 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 162,114 miles

O/S/F WING INSECURE

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 161,885 miles

Battery insecure BATTERY TRAY EXCESSIVLY CORRODED (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F WING INSECURE

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 153,175 miles

both inner wings showing corrosion but as yet there are no holes

Pass 15 Jan 2016 152,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,964 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 145,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 132,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 125,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 117,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 101,440 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 87,745 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 87,745 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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W462 GPS 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 77.3%.

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 W462 GPS, 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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W462 GPS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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