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W57 DJV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

368,458 mi
Last recorded368,458 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 DJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 368,458 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 368,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 360,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 360,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 354,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 354,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 348,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 341,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 326,657 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play at nearside steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 317,200 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 317,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 294,839 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING

Pass 10 Aug 2007 274,009 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 254,234 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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W57 DJV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W57 DJV, 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 W57 DJV registered?

W57 DJV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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