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W495 NNJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,393 mi
Last recorded155,393 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 NNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2011 155,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 155,393 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 144,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

freeplay in steering

handbrake travel high

offside front indicator lense broken

offside rear tyre wearing near limit

play in nearside and offside sterring rack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 144,367 miles

freeplay in steering

handbrake travel high

offside front indicator lense broken

offside rear tyre wearing near limit

play in nearside and offside sterring rack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 138,522 miles

damage to windscreen

offside front indicator damaged - suggest replace

play and 'knock' in steering - no fault found

Pass 11 Sep 2008 131,237 miles

freeplay in steering

front shock absorbers becoming weak

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Sep 2007

engine smoky under acceleration

offside seatbelt catch cover missing - operation not affected

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2007

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine smoky under acceleration

offside seatbelt catch cover missing - operation not affected

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2006 114,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around injector leak-off pipes

front brake discs appear worn

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 Aug 2006 114,167 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around injector leak-off pipes

front brake discs appear worn

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Aug 2005 102,692 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 102,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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W495 NNJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W495 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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What year was W495 NNJ registered?

W495 NNJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W495 NNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W495 NNJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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