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W46 KNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,476 mi
Last recorded183,476 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 183,476 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s inner and outer arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 173,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 160,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 160,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 153,477 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear of disc corroded ?very poor condition (3.7.B.3)

both sills lower edge corroded and split from sill back plate

head lamps poor

near side wiper blade poor (border line)

rear lower quarters corroded and split

Pass 29 Jul 2016 151,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,960 miles

corrosion through out

front disc rusty on inner face

rear upper shock absorber bush worn

Fail 27 Jul 2015 150,932 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion through out

front disc rusty on inner face

front number plate

near side rear brake pipe rusty

rear upper shock absorber bush worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 150,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion through out

nearside front ball joint has slight lift

Fail 17 Jul 2014 149,813 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion through out

nearside front balljoint has slight lift

Pass 16 Jul 2013 148,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 148,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 146,593 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel

off side front steel brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 144,871 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 144,852 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 143,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 139,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 139,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 138,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 135,654 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 131,183 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 131,146 miles

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

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

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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W46 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W46 KNH, 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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W46 KNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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