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W47 OAL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Multi-colour Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s ,n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 129,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s ,n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 127,200 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,409 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 77,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,925 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,780 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,519 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,519 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,789 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,789 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,761 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,865 miles

unable c/o full inspection due to undershield.

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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W47 OAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Multi-colour with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W47 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

W47 OAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W47 OAL safe to buy?

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