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W736 RBA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

164,734 mi
Last recorded164,734 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW736 RBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 164,734 miles

advice both front lower swivels close to limit of play

advice several areas of corrosion on body

Fail 31 Jan 2012 164,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

advice both front lower swivels close to limit of play

advice several areas of corrosion on body

Pass 11 May 2011 156,928 miles

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

body area lower windscreen showing corrosion

n/s/rear anti roll bar d bush showing wear

n/s/rear tyre 1.5/2mm

n/s/rear tyre nail in and slightly under inflated

o/s/rear door lower hinge body excessively corroded

slight play steering rack

Fail 3 May 2011 156,922 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

body area lower windscreen showing corrosion

n/s/rear anti roll bar d bush showing wear

n/s/rear tyre 1.5/2mm

n/s/rear tyre nail in and slightly under inflated

o/s/rear door lower hinge body excessively corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 146,399 miles

front discs marked

n/s/front brake hose showing cracks

n/s/front shock absorber slight misting

n/s/front tyre outer side wall scuffed

o/s/front door hinges worn /door and panel damaged

o/s/front lower ball joint slight play

o/s/rear door rusty around hinges

o/s/rear tyre 2mm

Fail 22 Dec 2009 146,389 miles

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

front discs marked

n/s/front brake hose showing cracks

n/s/front shock absorber slight misting/weak

o/s/front door and panel damaged

o/s/front door hinges worn

o/s/rear tyre 2mm

rear o/s door rusty around hinges

slight play o/s lower ball joint

Fail 18 Dec 2009 146,374 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs marked

n/s/front brake hose showing cracks

n/s/front shock absorber slight misting/weak

o/s/front door and panel damaged

o/s/front door hinges worn

o/s/rear tyre 2mm

rear o/s door rusty around hinges

slight play o/s lower ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2008 135,754 miles

front discs marked foriegn object in n/s front disc please check

n/s front brake hoseshowing cracks

o/s n/s lower balljoints slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2008 135,742 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs marked foriegn object in n/s front disc please check

n/s front brake hoseshowing cracks

o/s n/s lower balljoints slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2007 123,340 miles

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

O/S/R DOOR DAMAGED/SPLITTING AROUND HINGES

Fail 24 Oct 2007 123,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 111,013 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 111,006 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

slight play in steering system

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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W736 RBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 W736 RBA, 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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W736 RBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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