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W748 HNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

221,992 mi
Last recorded221,992 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 221,992 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 221,992 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 221,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 218,382 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 218,382 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 214,887 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 210,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 210,070 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 203,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 197,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front roll bar links fitted wrong

n/s steering rack end worn

oil leak from rear hub o/s

suspect rear U bolts loose

Fail 1 Jun 2011 197,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front roll bar links fitted wrong

n/s steering rack end worn

oil leak from rear hub o/s

suspect rear U bolts loose

Pass 1 Jun 2010 192,394 miles

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

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)

n/s rack end worn

suspect o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2010 192,394 miles

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

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

n/s rack end worn

suspect o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 28 May 2009 186,173 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r hub seal leaking andd advise to repair ASAP

Fail 28 May 2009 186,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r hub seal leaking andd advise to repair ASAP

Pass 27 May 2008 177,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 168,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 168,952 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 160,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W748 HNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W748 HNH, 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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W748 HNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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