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W745 RBA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,686 mi
Last recorded199,686 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW745 RBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 199,686 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 199,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 187,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 179,122 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s front shocker has a slightly week

n/s rear shocker top bush slightly detrirared

Pass 11 Jun 2012 167,139 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 166,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2011 150,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 149,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 132,876 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 132,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,685 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 91,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,208 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 77,189 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 48,758 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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W745 RBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W745 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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W745 RBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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