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W539 SEF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,429 mi
Last recorded107,429 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 SEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,429 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 107,429 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 107,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 107,078 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 100,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,244 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 49,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,423 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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W539 SEF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W539 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W539 SEF?

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What year was W539 SEF registered?

W539 SEF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W539 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W539 SEF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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