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W512 FON

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

250,881 mi
Last recorded250,881 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 250,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear hub slight oil leak

both inner rack ends slight play

both rear shocks

brake fluid low

injector leaking

rear section of exhaust missing

Pass 26 May 2016 246,530 miles

center bearing

Fail 23 May 2016 246,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

center bearing

Pass 19 May 2015 240,408 miles

n/s/f lower bal joint

windscreen

Fail 18 May 2015 240,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f lower bal joint

windscreen

Pass 9 May 2014 229,634 miles

n/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f tyre

Fail 3 May 2014 229,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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)

n/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 May 2013 217,004 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 217,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2012 206,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corrosion

n/s/f bottom ball joint

n/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre

rear brakle discs condition

Pass 14 Apr 2011 195,751 miles

brake pipes condition

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

propshaft centre bearing condition

Fail 13 Apr 2011 195,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes condition

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

propshaft centre bearing condition

Pass 23 Apr 2010 185,372 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2010 185,372 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 170,833 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint play

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

o/s/r back plate damp with oil

Fail 23 Apr 2009 170,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f lower ball joint play

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

o/s/r back plate damp with oil

Pass 28 Apr 2008 154,255 miles

o/s/f balljoint lift

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 133,129 miles

o/s/r lamp condition

Fail 19 Apr 2007 132,617 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 112,363 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

offside rear marker light not working

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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W512 FON is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W512 FON, 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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W512 FON is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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