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W59 OAL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

381,380 mi
Last recorded381,380 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 381,380 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 381,380 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

BOTH REAR DOORS BENT AND N/S SPLIT IN MIDDLE

BOTH REAR LIGHT LENSES CRACKED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

BULKHEAD CORRODING

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R AND O/S/R HUB OIL SEALS DAMP

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

REAR BUMPER AND END CAPS MISSING

REAR DIFF PINION WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Feb 2009 351,423 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 351,423 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

BOTH FRONT WIPERBLADES GETTING WORN

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER GETTING WORN

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

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

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

O/S/R DIFF OIL SEAL DAMP

OIL LEAKING OUT OF OIL FILTER HOUSING

REAR DIFF PINION FLANGE WORN AND PLAY IN IT

Pass 29 Jan 2008 318,040 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 318,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR DIFF PINION

Pass 20 Feb 2007 300,831 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD BUT OK

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

CRACK IN O/S/R LIGHT LENSE BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 16 Jan 2006 264,569 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 263,552 miles

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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W59 OAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W59 OAL, 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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W59 OAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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