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W594 RBA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,256 mi
Last recorded162,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 RBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 162,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded away

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe - into front flexible pipe - surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded away

damage to n/s/r reversing lamp lens

surface corrosion at bulkhead - below windscreen

surface corrosion on n/s side door

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front doors

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front wheel arches

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill sections

surface corrosion on rear doors

Fail 18 Jul 2019 162,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded away

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe - into front flexible pipe - surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded away

damage to n/s/r reversing lamp lens

surface corrosion at bulkhead - below windscreen

surface corrosion on n/s side door

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front doors

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front wheel arches

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill sections

surface corrosion on rear doors

Pass 3 Aug 2018 155,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear heavy surface corrosion on door - lower section

Nearside Rear surface corrosion on wheel arch

Nearside heavy surface corrosion on side door

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on front brake pipe - into front flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded away

heavy surface corrosion at bulkhead area below windscreen

heavy surface corrosion on drivers door - lower section

small splits on brake and clutch pedal rubbers

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front wheel arches

Fail 25 Jul 2018 155,835 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring - rear mounting area corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear heavy surface corrosion on door - lower section

Nearside Rear surface corrosion on wheel arch

Nearside heavy surface corrosion on side door

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on front brake pipe - into front flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded away

heavy surface corrosion at bulkhead area below windscreen

heavy surface corrosion on drivers door - lower section

note - service brake ON 50% - see fail item on brake load valve

parking brake cables - sliding mechanism stiff in operation

small splits on brake and clutch pedal rubbers

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2017 149,365 miles

heavy surface corrosion at front bulkhead section below windscreen

heavy surface corrosion on all doors - sill sections and wheel arches

n/s seat belt catch trim cover missing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 149,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper trim section missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower column u.j. (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion at front bulkhead section below windscreen

heavy surface corrosion on all doors - sill sections and wheel arches

n/s seat belt catch trim cover missing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 141,533 miles

advise secure engine/gearbox undertray

Fail 1 Aug 2016 141,533 miles

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

advise secure engine/gearbox undertray

rear brake binding Slight bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes after parking brake applied - free off and lube parking brake cable mechanism (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 134,146 miles

corrosion and holes at rear doors

surface corrosion at front bulkhead - below windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2015 134,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion and holes at rear doors

exhaust tail pipe corroded - able to emissions test vehicle

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

surface corrosion at front bulkhead - below windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2014 127,573 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on rear doors and bulkhead panel - below windscreen

handbrake cable frayed - advise check regularly for further deterioration

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,573 miles

corrosion on rear doors and bulkhead panel - below windscreen

handbrake cable frayed - advise check regularly for further deterioration

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

Pass 7 Jun 2013 119,180 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 119,173 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,671 miles

corrosion on front bulkhead (i.e. below screen)

n/s/f bottom ball joint at maximum "lift"

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on treads

o/s/f tyre ON legal limit on tread

Pass 26 May 2011 108,439 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rack rod slight play,both front shocker top mounts deteriorating

rear ladder fitted to door slightly obstructing reg plate

Pass 2 Jun 2010 104,739 miles

"knock" on steering system - no obvious excess play or wear

engine and gearbox undertrays fitted

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on tread

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

surface corrosion at front bulkhead - below screen

Fail 2 Jun 2010 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

"knock" on steering system - no obvious excess play or wear

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and gearbox undertrays fitted

n/s/f washer jet insecure on wiper blade

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on tread

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

surface corrosion at front bulkhead - below screen

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,160 miles

SLIGHT damage to screen in swept area

n/s/f wiper blade "rib" sliding out of position

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread and nails in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 63,002 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,672 miles

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

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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W594 RBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W594 RBA, 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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W594 RBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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