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W737 GKU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,547 mi
Last recorded167,547 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW737 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 167,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body surface corroison

Pass 30 Dec 2020 163,876 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 163,876 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 152,270 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 152,263 miles

Nearside Body component insecure sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-body, Chassis, Brakes, Suspension and Exhaust components corroded

covers on sills

Fail 6 Feb 2018 144,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

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

Under-body, Chassis, Brakes, Suspension and Exhaust components corroded

covers on sills

Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,140 miles

Both front bottom ball joints have slight play.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 143,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 141,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 140,801 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 140,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 139,189 miles

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

hand brake difficult to release

Pass 27 Nov 2012 136,984 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 133,185 miles

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

nearside front brake clip missing

Pass 7 May 2010 162,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 120,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 107,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 95,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 79,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 75,120 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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W737 GKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W737 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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What year was W737 GKU registered?

W737 GKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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