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W659 DOP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

254,045 mi
Last recorded254,045 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 DOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 254,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 May 2018 248,358 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside light scratching to windscreen

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 244,905 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 237,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 237,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 228,004 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

small crack in n/s bottom corner of screen

Pass 9 May 2014 216,863 miles

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 3 May 2013 205,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 201,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 201,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 187,309 miles

slight play front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2010 176,744 miles

emergency exit blocked by luggage pen can be opened from inside but only by climbing over rear seat

rear seat only can only be reached by climbing over seat in front due to luggage pen blocking gangway

Pass 31 Mar 2009 103,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 147,580 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

nearside front seat belt sluggish to recoil

nearside rear outer wheel rim slightly dented

Pass 29 May 2007 134,586 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 134,523 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 25 May 2006 121,984 miles

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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W659 DOP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W659 DOP, 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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W659 DOP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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