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W698 SLB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

298,895 mi
Last recorded298,895 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 298,895 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 298,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 276,929 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 276,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 249,133 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

n/s head light glass cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

some lift in n/s and o/s front lower ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2009 202,603 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 167,720 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 167,720 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 129,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 129,955 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 22 May 2006 103,633 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 103,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W698 SLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W698 SLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W698 SLB?

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What year was W698 SLB registered?

W698 SLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W698 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W698 SLB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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