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W48 OAL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,220 mi
Last recorded146,220 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 146,220 miles

slight play in steering rack, o/s

Fail 11 Feb 2016 146,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack, o/s

Pass 10 Feb 2015 138,701 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 4 Feb 2014 129,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

hand brake effort low n/s/r

Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

hand brake effort low n/s/r

Pass 8 Feb 2013 123,119 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,959 miles

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion on offside front chassis

general corrosion around body

Fail 8 Feb 2010 108,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

wear in front anti roll bar link arm bushes, nearside and off side

Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,057 miles

wear in front anti roll bar link arm bushes, nearside and off side

Pass 12 Feb 2009 104,045 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 169 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 99,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake reserve travel borderline

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,307 miles

see test 834285947062

Fail 14 Feb 2007 92,307 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nsr lens damaged,front pads low,handbrake travel high,propshaft covered by trim,front antiroll bar bushes worn....

Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,850 miles

handbrake travel

wear in both front bottom ball joints borderline

wear on front brake discs borderline

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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W48 OAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W48 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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W48 OAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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