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W707 PAU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,985 mi
Last recorded46,985 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 PAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 46,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 46,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,986 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,984 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 45,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

service brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

service brake pedal slightly spongy and has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

service brake pedal slightly spongy and has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,661 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 30,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,038 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 24,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front brake discs corroding on outer edge

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,966 miles

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

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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W707 PAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W707 PAU, 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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W707 PAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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