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W524 WBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,139 mi
Last recorded175,139 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 175,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all doors covered with tape, both sills corroded under sealed, covered with filler. both rear arches corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 173,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front door covered with tape. sills covered with filler.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both sill corroded. wheel arches corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 172,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 14%

Fail 25 Oct 2016 172,360 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 14%

Pass 23 Oct 2015 168,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

driver side door has corrosion but not causing any sharp edge

parking brake efficiency only just met 13%

Pass 25 Oct 2014 167,131 miles

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

DOORSIDE DOOR COVERED WITH TAPE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 165,006 miles

O/S Steering arm slight play.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 165,006 miles

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

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

O/S Steering arm slight play.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 162,742 miles

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

EXHAUST RUSTY

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F DOOR COVERED WITH TAPE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 162,742 miles

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

EXHAUST RUSTY

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F DOOR COVERED WITH TAPE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 160,208 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 159,101 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 159,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 158,927 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 158,630 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 158,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 156,612 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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W524 WBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W524 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 W524 WBH registered?

W524 WBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W524 WBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 WBH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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