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W468 HNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Multi-colour Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

259,739 mi
Last recorded259,739 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 259,739 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel s/absorbers weak (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting r/x/member (6.6.6)

h/brake efficiency only just met

under side of drivers step corrded

Pass 3 May 2016 255,215 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 255,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 254,732 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover deteriated

rear load sensing valve linkage slightly stiff

Fail 19 Sep 2014 254,731 miles

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover deteriated

rear load sensing valve linkage slightly stiff

Pass 10 May 2013 246,936 miles

n/s/f headlight glass faded

o/s/f wiper motor pivot slightly insecure/deteriated

Fail 8 May 2013 246,921 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f headlight glass faded

o/s/f wiper motor pivot slightly insecure/deteriated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 237,568 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f pads wearing slightly low

Fail 30 May 2012 237,635 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f pads wearing slightly low

Pass 26 May 2011 218,092 miles

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 16 May 2011 217,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2010 193,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2009 167,769 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 167,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 153,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front anti-roll bar is corroded at both ends

rear foglamp switch is loose

Fail 31 Jul 2008 153,469 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front anti-roll bar is corroded at both ends

rear foglamp switch is loose

Pass 9 Aug 2007 143,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 123,111 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 123,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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W468 HNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Multi-colour with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W468 HNH, 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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W468 HNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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