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W487 KSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 KSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,019 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all perished (2.7.4)

both outer sills corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r light damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack tie rods

Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,945 miles

all brake flexi hoses perished.

aux drive belt noisy.suspect alternator clutch pulley faulty.

both front brake pipes corroded.

chip in windscreen in zone B.

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded.

play in both ballends of steering rack.

some areas of corrosion in chassis.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,811 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge and slightly perished

outer sills corroded

play in both steering rack tie rods

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 96,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake discs badly corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 96,641 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake discs badly corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,983 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

altenator belt/tensioner noisey

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres slightly perished

outer sills and rear chassis corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,766 miles

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

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

both number plates deterioated

front brake discs worn

n/s outer sill /pillar corroded at door

n/s/r brake discs pitted

o/s headlight damaged but secure

o/s/r chassis corroded at rear spring hanger

Fail 18 Nov 2010 83,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both number plates deterioated

front brake discs worn

n/s outer sill /pillar corroded at door

n/s/r brake discs pitted

o/s headlight damaged but secure

o/s/r chassis corroded at rear spring hanger

Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 72,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,076 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished.

front registration plate cracked and deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit and perished in sidewalls.

o/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes corroded.

play in both front lower suspension balljoints.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 65,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake flexi hoses perished.

front registration plate cracked and deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit and perished in sidewalls.

o/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes corroded.

play in both front lower suspension balljoints.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,251 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 57,251 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate fading

slght play in off side track rod

off side front tyre splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front number plate slight damage

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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W487 KSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W487 KSG, 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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W487 KSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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