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W605 PFS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,282 mi
Last recorded223,282 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 PFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 223,282 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 223,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 222,006 miles

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

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

V5 - 43380522895.de-rated to 3500kg.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 219,047 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 219,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 215,212 miles

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

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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W605 PFS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W605 PFS, 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 W605 PFS registered?

W605 PFS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W605 PFS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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