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W567 BFC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW567 BFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed and corroded by top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers door step holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed and corroded by bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed and corroded by top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fading (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded by axle bump stop (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,168 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,238 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front chassis below headlamp (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside rear outer lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release nearside front receiver damaged (5.2.5a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front chassis below headlamp (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

advs paint on front discs

Fail 7 Aug 2014 81,618 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advs paint on front discs

Fail 5 Jun 2014 81,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cab body inc doors,sills and arches are corroded.

front and rear brake judder

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,997 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,461 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,815 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,171 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 52,372 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,194 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,194 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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W567 BFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W567 BFC, 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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W567 BFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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