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W543 TUJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

390,081 mi
Last recorded390,081 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 TUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 390,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 390,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 387,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 387,848 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 384,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside park brake requires further attention

Fail 16 Nov 2017 384,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside park brake requires further attention

Pass 22 Nov 2016 377,269 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint slight play in ball joint

Offside Front tyre flat

injector chuffing

Fail 17 Nov 2016 377,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering damage to chassis leaf spring shackle bushes (6.1.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint slight play in ball joint

Offside Front tyre flat

injector chuffing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 370,626 miles

front shock absorbers have reduced damping

Fail 18 Nov 2015 370,626 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front shock absorbers have reduced damping

Pass 13 Jan 2015 360,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 351,313 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 351,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 346,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 346,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 339,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 339,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 328,451 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 328,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 315,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 303,871 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 303,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 298,787 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 298,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 287,948 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 278,413 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 TUJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 TUJ, 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 TUJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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