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W597 NNY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,664 mi
Last recorded212,664 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 NNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 212,664 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 212,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 198,729 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 198,729 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 198,629 miles

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

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 182,935 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 182,930 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 165,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 165,051 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 155,713 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)

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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W597 NNY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W597 NNY, 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 W597 NNY registered?

W597 NNY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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