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W562 AEP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,711 mi
Last recorded146,711 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 AEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 146,711 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 80kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / outer sills , to rear of wheel arch , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner / outer sill to rear of side door , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top of rail , below airfilter housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 90kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner / outer sills , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing Behind first support bearing , marked (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS to load sensing valve x2 , coated (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexi hose x 2 , coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sills , ahead of wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 140,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to load sensing valve x 2 , greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexi hose x 2 , greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 140,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Rear eye , marked (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Rear eye , marked (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to load sensing valve x 2 , greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexi hose x 2 , greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light illuminated ( glowplug light )

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 133,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 133,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault EDC light also illuminated (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 322kg (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 224kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 308kg (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 187kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 122,660 miles

glow plug warning lamp on dash indicating a fault

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 5 Jan 2016 107,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,712 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,712 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 24 Feb 2010 35,783 miles

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,625 miles

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen

washer bottle not fasend into place

Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers smearing screen

washer bottle not fasend into place

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,042 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,042 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,998 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,986 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,205 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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W562 AEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W562 AEP, 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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W562 AEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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