CarVerify

Free Car Check

W616 SVF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

265,108 mi
Last recorded265,108 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationW616 SVF
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

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 265,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 265,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 264,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all chassis corroded

brake pipes corroded

front leaf sprigs corroded

n/s/r spring slipper loose

Fail 3 Jul 2023 264,303 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all chassis corroded

brake pipes corroded

front leaf sprigs corroded

n/s/r spring slipper loose

Pass 27 Apr 2022 263,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all chassis corroded

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r leaf spring slipper loose

Pass 13 Feb 2021 262,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all chassis corroded

brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 262,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all chassis corroded

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r leaf spring slipper loose

Pass 1 Jul 2019 259,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

slight under surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2018 255,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight surface corrosion to chassis and suspension areas

Pass 4 Jul 2017 246,577 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack end knuckles have movement.

advise n/s/f tyre tread is getting low on the outer band

advise n/s/f wheel bearing has minor movement

Fail 4 Jul 2017 246,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack end knuckles have movement.

advise n/s/f tyre tread is getting low on the outer band

advise n/s/f wheel bearing has minor movement

Pass 8 Jul 2016 296,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 295,392 miles

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

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

corrosion various places on chassis

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 294,160 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 293,478 miles

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

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 292,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 289,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 287,150 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 283,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 280,916 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 272,931 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 269,076 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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
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

W616 SVF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W616 SVF, 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 W616 SVF?

You can check the full history of W616 SVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W616 SVF registered?

W616 SVF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W616 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W616 SVF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W616 SVF 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 W616 SVF. 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.