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W647 OYJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,544 mi
Last recorded119,544 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 OYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 119,544 miles

nearside rear inner sill shows signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch on seam starting to corrode

offside and nearside headlight pattern deterioration

offside front sill corroded but not with 30cm of a prescribed area

offside front steering arm / steering rack has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2025 119,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light operates nearside rear side light (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sill shows signs of corrosion

Offside Front steering arm / rack slight play

offside & nearside headlight pattern deterioration

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches at seam shows signs of corrosion

offside front sil corroding but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,925 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 117,924 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 115,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,742 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 112,607 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 111,056 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 108,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 104,643 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 103,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Fail 20 May 2016 103,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 97,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear anti roll bar offside mounting bolts slightly loose (require attention )

Pass 21 May 2013 95,446 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 95,444 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,183 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 89,957 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 89,957 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 79,103 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 79,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,579 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 63,561 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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
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W647 OYJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W647 OYJ, 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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W647 OYJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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