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W733 GKU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

303,418 mi
Last recorded303,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW733 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 303,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dim headlight (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear spring shackle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not switch off (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2257015C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 303,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 300,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 299,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on front chassis crossmember

Fail 29 Jul 2019 298,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 292,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

advise corrosion on both front wings

advise corrosion on front pannel

advise corrosion on near and off side sills

Fail 5 Jul 2018 292,206 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front panel corroded

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 287,996 miles

advise corrosion on both front wings

advise corrosion on both sills

advise corrosion on chassis

Fail 24 Jul 2017 287,993 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

advise corrosion on both front wings

advise corrosion on both sills

advise corrosion on chassis

advise corrosion on off side front chassis outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Apr 2014 285,336 miles

under side of vehicle very rusty

slight play in lower ball jionts

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

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

filler in near side door step ok

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2014 285,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

filler in near side door step ok

front number plate slightly cracked

rear discs very rusty

rear shockers very rusty

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play in lower ball jionts

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2013 280,302 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 280,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 272,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

limited reserve on footbrake

Pass 5 Jul 2010 258,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all of chassis starting to corrode

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 253,294 miles

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

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

both rear outline markers inop

slight lift @ both front lower ball joint

slight play @ both track rods

Fail 14 Jul 2009 253,278 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear outline marker lamps inop

slight lift @ both front lower ball joints

slight play @ both track rods

Pass 21 Jul 2008 233,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

handbrake is close to its limits

Fail 18 Jul 2008 233,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake is close to its limits

Pass 16 Jul 2007 208,939 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

offside rear hub oil seal is leaking slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2006 184,869 miles

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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W733 GKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W733 GKU, 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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W733 GKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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