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W516 DCK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 DCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009
Fail 3 Nov 2009 160,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 155,627 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 155,626 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 138,830 miles

1. SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES 2. O/S/F TYRE NAILED

Pass 31 May 2006 120,011 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 120,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2005 106,414 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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W516 DCK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W516 DCK, 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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W516 DCK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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