MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear brake disc backing covers corroded and deteriorating
General underbody corrossion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in both front wheel bearings
Side loading door handle missing
Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints
Surface corrossion on bodywork
Both rear brake disc backing covers corroded and deteriorating
General underbody corrossion
Play in both front wheel bearings
Side loading door handle missing
Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints
Surface corrossion on bodywork
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W47 DFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W47 DFE, 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 W47 DFE registered?
W47 DFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W47 DFE safe to buy?
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