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W737 YOF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

306,471 mi
Last recorded306,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 306,471 miles

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

nearside and offside rear chassis frame corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front mirror damaged

offside front seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 292,468 miles

Both front inner and outer foot-step corroded

Both front sills/wheel arch corroded

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 288,976 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 288,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 283,609 miles

nearside footstep area slight corrosion

under body corroded in various places

Pass 4 Oct 2014

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 271,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 255,114 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 245,989 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 245,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 236,873 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 236,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 220,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 212,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 211,112 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 192,014 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 192,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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 YOF 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 76.5%.

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 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 YOF, 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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W737 YOF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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