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W695 YDN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

231,318 mi
Last recorded231,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW695 YDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 231,318 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to the limit on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 223,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 13 Jun 2011 223,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 217,258 miles

both front bottom ball joint slight lift

nearside rear parking brake effort low

offside front anti-roll bar link deteriorted

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front steering rack slight play

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2009 217,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front bottom ball joint slight lift

offside front anti-roll bar link deteriorted

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front steering rack slight play

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,241 miles

N/s parking brake effort low.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 213,230 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Both parking brake efforts low.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 190,099 miles

N/s parking brake effort low.

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Parking brake cables corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 190,099 miles

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

N/s parking brake effort low.

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Parking brake cables corroded.

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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W695 YDN 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 55.6%.

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 W695 YDN, 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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W695 YDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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