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W581 VHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

214,037 mi
Last recorded214,037 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 214,037 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear valance corroded

both front doors outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 214,037 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear valance corroded

both front doors outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 210,824 miles

offside front corrosion behind front wing

Fail 8 Dec 2017 210,793 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush front anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush rear anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front brake hose/flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened rear brake compensator linkage excessively worn (3.5.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose/flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear, marked with yellow chalk, top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

offside front corrosion behind front wing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 207,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 206,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 196,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 184,809 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 173,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 160,582 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 147,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion nearside rear of outer sill to arch

rust lips on both front brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2011 139,002 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2009 133,902 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear tyre treads low

corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

front brake discs becoming corroded

slight brake bind to n/s/r

Pass 12 Jan 2009 132,322 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 127,648 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 121,215 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 112,832 miles

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

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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W581 VHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W581 VHJ, 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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W581 VHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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