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W738 VOA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

362,464 mi
Last recorded362,464 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 VOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 362,464 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both advise further inspection ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 327,372 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 327,325 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 274,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 274,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users n/s o/s body bolts no lock washers (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 242,461 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 242,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users load bed to chassis insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear view mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle little/low effort (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper juddering on return (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 233,333 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear chassis box slightly corroded not part of presscrib area

Pass 29 May 2015 206,850 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 187,952 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 165,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 158,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 152,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 152,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 148,310 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 148,310 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 143,271 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 143,268 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 142,343 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 142,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 137,611 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 137,611 miles

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

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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W738 VOA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W738 VOA, 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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W738 VOA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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