MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen
o/s wiper arm has movement at the linkage
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen
o/s wiper arm has movement at the linkage
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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W516 SEF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SEF, 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 W516 SEF registered?
W516 SEF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W516 SEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W516 SEF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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