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W462 RTV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,396 mi
Last recorded119,396 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,396 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 119,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 112,771 miles

n/s/rear hub seal leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2008 112,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/rear hub seal leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2007 105,132 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 105,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,689 miles

low reserve traval on hand brake

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 RTV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W462 RTV, 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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What year was W462 RTV registered?

W462 RTV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is W462 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W462 RTV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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