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W72 AKO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

527,934 mi
Last recorded527,934 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 527,934 miles

Blue smoke emitted from exhaust.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 500,448 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 499,841 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 459,094 miles

slight lift in offside front lower suspension ball joint

slight play in steereing rack knuckles

Fail 10 Dec 2007 459,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

slight lift in offside front lower suspension ball joint

slight play in steereing rack knuckles

Pass 21 Dec 2006 428,573 miles

Advise play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2005 398,875 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 398,871 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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W72 AKO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W72 AKO, 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 W72 AKO registered?

W72 AKO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W72 AKO safe to buy?

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