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W471 JNU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,832 mi
Last recorded123,832 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 JNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,832 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in it 195/70/15

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroding in areas (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2016 123,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear wheels brake binding to excess (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seatbelt stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing both rear (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel nut(s) missing both front (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in it 195/70/15

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroding in areas (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,430 miles

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,129 miles

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

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

corrosion to sills.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,119 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,375 miles

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)

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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W471 JNU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W471 JNU, 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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W471 JNU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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