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W56 DFE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,206 mi
Last recorded166,206 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2008 166,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehical presenter is advised to adjust front washer,and replace the both headlamp adjusters.and near side rear fog lamp damaged lense to be replaced.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 166,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehical presenter is advised to adjust front washer,and replace the both headlamp adjusters.and near side rear fog lamp damaged lense to be replaced.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 164,725 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 164,715 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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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W56 DFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W56 DFE, 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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What year was W56 DFE registered?

W56 DFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W56 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W56 DFE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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