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W60 YAM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,226 mi
Last recorded214,226 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW60 YAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 214,226 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 214,224 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 205,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 205,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 192,910 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside and offside front upper back body mountings deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 183,244 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 167,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 158,209 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 158,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes in engine bay sligtly wet

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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W60 YAM 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 W60 YAM, 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 W60 YAM registered?

W60 YAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W60 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W60 YAM shows 9 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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