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W691 SMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

244,319 mi
Last recorded244,319 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 SMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 244,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 242,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 221,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s outer sill corroded none suportive panaling

near side front lower arm has had replacment bolts fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2010 221,063 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s outer sill corroded none suportive panaling

near side front lower arm has had replacment bolts fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 209,967 miles

n/s/rear brake back plate u/s

o/s/front lower ball joint worn

Fail 30 Sep 2008 209,351 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear brake back plate u/s

o/s/front lower ball joint worn

Pass 10 Oct 2007 199,400 miles

lift in o/s/front balljoint

o/s/front flexi hose starting to crack

rear tyres low on tread

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2007 199,205 miles

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

lift in o/s/front balljoint

o/s/front flexi hose starting to crack

rear tyres low on tread

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2006 188,042 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 188,013 miles

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

ADVISED. REAR HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

ADVISED.EXHAUST MOUNTING SECURITY. ADVISED.CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 1 Oct 2005 17,587 miles

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

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

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

both lower ball joints usual lift.

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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W691 SMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W691 SMJ, 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 W691 SMJ registered?

W691 SMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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