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W599 LFJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,711 mi
Last recorded218,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 218,711 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND REAR D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated AND SLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENS OF RACK (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 218,711 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND REAR D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated AND SLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENS OF RACK (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 213,733 miles

brake fluid slightly low/ close to minimum level

exhaust system modified to outlet at the centre of vehicle

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

previous welding repairs to outer and inner rear sills, recommend painting/ undersealant

screen cracked, just below 40 mm maximum swept area limit, recommend replacement

slight play both front anti roll bushes

slight play both front king pins and wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 2 Feb 2017 213,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid slightly low/ close to minimum level

exhaust system modified to outlet at the centre of vehicle

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

previous welding repairs to outer and inner rear sills, recommend painting/ undersealant

screen cracked, just below 40 mm maximum swept area limit, recommend replacement

slight play both front anti roll bushes

slight play both front king pins and wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 8 Feb 2016 205,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

crack in windscreen

nearside rack joint has slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2016 205,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

crack in windscreen

nearside rack joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2015 194,422 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s/r tyre cut on tread.

rear brake discs back plates corroded.

screen damaged, not in NT view.

slight play n/s/f lower ball - joint.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 177,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion around windscreen

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

nearside rearmost side marker light not working

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 177,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion around windscreen

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

nearside rearmost side marker light not working

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 166,278 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 152,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

towbar electric socket damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 152,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

offside mirror housing damaged

offside rear lower light damaged

towbar electric socket damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 140,343 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 140,335 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 137,911 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 137,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 133,934 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 123,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 123,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 108,768 miles

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

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

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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W599 LFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W599 LFJ, 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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W599 LFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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