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W516 WBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,533 mi
Last recorded129,533 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 129,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 129,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 225,020 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 225,019 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 210,049 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2007 193,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 174,870 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 WBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W516 WBH, 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 WBH registered?

W516 WBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W516 WBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 WBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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