MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust rusty
o/s/f ball joint worn low
o/s/f tyre worn low
oil leaks
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
exhaust rusty
o/s/f ball joint worn low
o/s/f tyre worn low
oil leaks
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
underside rusty and weak
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W716 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W716 PLA, 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 W716 PLA registered?
W716 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2000.
Is W716 PLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W716 PLA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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