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W587 JSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,434 mi
Last recorded131,434 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW587 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 131,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cab of vehicle rusty

fuel tank support straps rusty

power steering pipe on rack rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2009 131,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cab of vehicle rusty

fuel tank support straps rusty

power steering pipe on rack rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2007 128,494 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front bumper insrcure

Fail 11 Jun 2007 128,494 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 120,714 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 120,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty at fuel tank but difficult at check condition due to location

various other metal brake pipes getting quite rusty but ok at time of test

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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W587 JSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W587 JSG, 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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W587 JSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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