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W494 NNJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,014 mi
Last recorded201,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 NNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 201,014 miles

body corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 200,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 200,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over surface (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 196,488 miles

front bumper cracked

general corrision

Pass 28 Sep 2015 187,770 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Front indicator slight white

Offside Front tyre worn low edges

Offside Rear light lens cracked

body corroded

doors corroded

front /rear brakes worn low

passenger seat belt casings missing

Fail 22 Sep 2014 177,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 177,588 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 166,942 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

front indicators slightly discoloured

nsr bumper damage

osr light clustor damaged and repaired with tape

play in front link bar bushes

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2013 166,942 miles

brake pipes corroding

front indicators slightly discoloured

nsr bumper damage

osr light clustor damaged and repaired with tape

play in front link bar bushes

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2012 159,026 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 155,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 150,289 miles

engine smoky under acceleration

handbrake travel high

nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts low

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

possible coolant leak

side loading door handle missing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 150,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine smoky under acceleration

handbrake travel high

nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts low

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

possible coolant leak

side loading door handle missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 143,168 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

brake fluid level doesn't appear to maximum

handbrake travel high

nearside number plate lamp loose

offside seat belt catch casing missing - operation not affected

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2009 143,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

brake fluid level doesn't appear to maximum

handbrake travel high

nearside number plate lamp loose

offside seat belt catch casing missing - operation not affected

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2008 132,175 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 132,053 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 126,633 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 123,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 112,942 miles

all 4 tyres wearing near limit

both front shock absorbers slight weak

offside front tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2005 99,551 miles

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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W494 NNJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W494 NNJ, 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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W494 NNJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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