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W68 AKO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

318,397 mi
Last recorded318,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 318,397 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 312,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 311,131 miles

nearside + offside rear back plates damp.

slight movement in front & rear anti roll bar bushes + link arm bushes.

surface corrosion to front window screen panel.

Fail 18 May 2009 311,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside + offside rear back plates damp.

slight movement in front & rear anti roll bar bushes + link arm bushes.

surface corrosion to front window screen panel.

Pass 15 May 2008 286,125 miles

slight movement in nearside + offside front anti roll bar bushes + link arms bushes

slight movement in nearside + offside rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 15 May 2008 286,125 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight movement in nearside + offside front anti roll bar bushes + link arms bushes

slight movement in nearside + offside rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 May 2007 257,241 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 257,241 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 225,896 miles

slight movement in steering rack

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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W68 AKO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W68 AKO, 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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What year was W68 AKO registered?

W68 AKO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W68 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W68 AKO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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