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W543 HNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,836 mi
Last recorded203,836 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 203,836 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 203,800 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear where marked 4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 201,100 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both door sills

Fail 11 Feb 2015 200,952 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both door sills

corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 194,769 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 28 Feb 2014 194,716 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Feb 2013 191,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged and locking mechanism missing

n/s/f side repeater slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 191,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged and locking mechanism missing

n/s/f side repeater slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 187,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 182,842 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 182,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 178,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 173,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 173,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 160,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 157,836 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 157,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 146,600 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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W543 HNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W543 HNH, 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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W543 HNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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