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W661 PPE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,431 mi
Last recorded175,431 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 PPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 175,431 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017
Pass 30 May 2017

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

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

Nearside Front perrished

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust needs longer tail pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2016

Front under tray damaged and loose

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015
Pass 4 Jul 2014 149,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

bonnet pull damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2014 149,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

bonnet pull damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 143,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 143,094 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 139,611 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 139,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 131,570 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 131,570 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 108,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 100,568 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front brake pads close to wear limit

Fail 21 Jan 2008 92,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 92,578 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,505 miles

overall handbrake effort just passed - 17%

very small amount of reserve travel on handbrake.

Fail 23 Jan 2006 47,483 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking.

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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W661 PPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W661 PPE, 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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W661 PPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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