CarVerify

Free Car Check

W606 VHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW606 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,024 miles

o/s step corr/holed

sills rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,995 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

o/s step corr/holed

sills rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,113 miles

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

nail in tread o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 May 2012 70,094 miles

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

both rear tyres on the limit

front brake discs ( thin )

o/s step rusty

o/s/f lower ball joint slight wear

rear cross member to inner floor rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,705 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/corroding

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,704 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front brake discs worn/corroding

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,302 miles

brake pipes rusty

of sde sill verry rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,285 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight knock on rack

Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W606 VHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W606 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W606 VHJ?

You can check the full history of W606 VHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W606 VHJ registered?

W606 VHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W606 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W606 VHJ shows 12 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.

Does W606 VHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W606 VHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.