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W723 PLA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

265,901 mi
Last recorded265,901 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 265,901 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 265,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 263,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 251,772 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 15 May 2013 251,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre perishing

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 2 May 2012 251,535 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 25 Apr 2012 251,524 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 250,632 miles

Both rear brakes "binding-on" slightly

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Exhaust rear pipe corroded at join with centre pipe and at tail end

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

No.1 fuel injector "chuffing" (leaking air)slightly

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

Offside front door rusty at bottom

Offside windscreen wiper blade split slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 249,789 miles

Bottom of offside front door corroded

Brake pedal rubber split

Ehaust tail pipe corroded and clamp missing

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 249,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Bottom of offside front door corroded

Brake pedal rubber split

Ehaust tail pipe corroded and clamp missing

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 241,513 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 241,484 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Front number plate damaged slightly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 27 Feb 2008 220,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 203,852 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 203,843 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken.

offside front tyre close to limits.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 181,818 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 181,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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W723 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W723 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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W723 PLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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