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W57 YBN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,930 mi
Last recorded197,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 YBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 197,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 197,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 194,653 miles

damage to rear step

drivers door catch stiff in operation

small splits in brake and clutch pedal rubbers

Fail 9 Jul 2015 194,647 miles

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

damage to rear step

drivers door catch stiff in operation

small splits in brake and clutch pedal rubbers

Pass 27 Jun 2014 189,945 miles

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

damage to screen - n/s top - not in swept area

drivers door inner handle trim panel insecure

o/s/r brake disc guard corroded away

small split in clutch pedal rubber

Fail 27 Jun 2014 189,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to screen - n/s top - not in swept area

drivers door inner handle trim panel insecure

o/s/r brake disc guard corroded away

small split in clutch pedal rubber

Pass 16 Jul 2013 186,109 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

dam age to screen - outside swept area

holes and corrosion in n/s/r brake disc splash guard

n/s front auxillary side lamp not working

o/s/r brake disc splash guard corroded away

Pass 21 Jun 2012 182,218 miles

brake pads (all round) getting low

n/s/f (side) auxillary side lamp not working

screen damaged (n/s top) not in swept area

some "lift" in o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes - centre sections

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 179,200 miles

SLIGHT - play in o/s/f wheel bearing

cut on n/s/r tyre side wall

slight damage to rear step

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes) - (o/s slightly worse)

surface corrosion on outer sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 13 May 2010 159,388 miles

drivers door lock stiff in operation

engine oil level on minimum

slight "lift" in o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to rear step

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 15 May 2009 140,100 miles

loose "spare" jubilee clip on air intake pipe - o/s/f

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

oil level on minimum

some "lift" in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 21 May 2008 129,236 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear of van kitted out

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 21 May 2008 129,236 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear of van kitted out

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 24 May 2007 121,702 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 106,615 miles

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

handbrake cable starting to rust

long travel on handbrake

slight play both inner rack ball joints

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 YBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

W57 YBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W57 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W57 YBN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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