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W474 HSS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,688 mi
Last recorded156,688 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 HSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 156,688 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 156,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 145,290 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 145,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 133,743 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 133,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 121,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 108,806 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 108,806 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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W474 HSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W474 HSS, 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 W474 HSS registered?

W474 HSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W474 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W474 HSS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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