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W671 AEV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

313,003 mi
Last recorded313,003 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW671 AEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 313,003 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 115,584 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at gearbox support bracket mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 300,199 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 300,199 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 280,501 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis / x member top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 262,929 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis / x member (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears outer / inner sills in various places both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 249,936 miles

exhaust system corroded

headlamps starting to opaque

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

surface corrosion in places on the body

undertrays fitted restricting access

Pass 26 May 2016 242,736 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 242,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 237,976 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 237,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front and rear brake pipe corroding,corroded in places.

Pass 12 May 2014 227,989 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 227,988 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All brake pipes showing signs of detteriation in places.

O/s body corroded in places out of prescribed areas.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 218,810 miles

N/s and o/s bodywork corroded out of prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 212,097 miles

Brake pipes corroding.

Van bodywork detteriated out of prescribed areas.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 212,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipes corroding.

O/s bodywork corroded out of prescribed areas.

Rear brake disc scored.

Traction control warning light on.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 204,924 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Play in both front anti roll bar links.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 204,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 198,797 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 192,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 183,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 171,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 159,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 159,025 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W671 AEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W671 AEV, 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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W671 AEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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