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W52 DDO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,931 mi
Last recorded186,931 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 186,931 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

suspension mounts and components corroded

underside of vehicle covered in underseal inspected as well as possible

Fail 16 Sep 2025 186,926 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced plates screwed in on both sills and rear of body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plates screwed in on both rear leaf spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 186,921 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills and rear of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced expanding foam used on both sills and rear of body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working OS middle, NSF and NSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working NSR and NSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired expanding foam used on NSR and OSR leaf spring mounts area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 186,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

all four tyres are starting to crack on sidewalls

chassis in various places front and back is starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jul 2024 186,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working faulty connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres are starting to crack on sidewalls

chassis in various places front and back is starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2019 186,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 185,618 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 183,696 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

lift in both lower ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 183,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various. exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

lift in both lower ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 183,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 183,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 183,068 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 181,318 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

vehicle converted to motorhome

Pass 23 Feb 2012 178,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 176,870 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroaded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 173,554 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ns wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Feb 2009 170,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 163,984 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 163,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 156,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 149,155 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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W52 DDO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W52 DDO, 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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W52 DDO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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