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W477 HSS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,071 mi
Last recorded102,071 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 HSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 102,071 miles

body wooden floor holed

rear of cab corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 89,168 miles

engine management light on

hand brake not much reserve travel

Fail 10 Mar 2008 89,148 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,270 miles

nearside seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 84,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 8 Mar 2006 77,415 miles

Advise hand brake adjustment.

Front top marker lights innop

Glow plug warning light staying on

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,415 miles

Advise hand brake adjustment.

Front top marker lights innop

Glow plug warning light staying on

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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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W477 HSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W477 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 W477 HSS registered?

W477 HSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W477 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W477 HSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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