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W52 SCE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

296,210 mi
Last recorded296,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2011 296,210 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 296,210 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 288,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

adjust handbrake

front number plate broken;

Pass 6 Jul 2010 288,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adjust handbrake

front number plate broken;

Pass 16 Jul 2009 286,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 285,493 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 282,939 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 260,382 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 260,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 249,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 249,708 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 SCE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W52 SCE, 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 W52 SCE registered?

W52 SCE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W52 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W52 SCE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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