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W498 SJH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,449 mi
Last recorded54,449 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 SJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,449 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,150 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,706 miles

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

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

wear brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,773 miles

lift lower ball joints

wear front disc

wipers in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2009 41,147 miles

both rear tyres cracking outer walls

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,097 miles

lift lower ball joints

Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,028 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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W498 SJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W498 SJH, 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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How do I check the history of W498 SJH?

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What year was W498 SJH registered?

W498 SJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W498 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 SJH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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