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W749 URD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

399,437 mi
Last recorded399,437 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 URD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2009 399,437 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs appear wearing thin

front indicators slight discoloured

nearside rear tyre worn near limit and nail in tread

play in nearside and offside steering rack

rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 362,939 miles

both front shock absorbers becoming weak

front indicators slight discoloured

play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bushes

play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar mount bushes

play in nearside and offside steering rack

rattle from rear - no fault found

rear bumper missing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 328,149 miles

Oil leak

offside front indicator fading

offside rear lamp lense damaged

play in nearside and offside steering rack

rear bumper and ends missing

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2006 289,449 miles

front brake hoses perishing

offside rear lamp lense damaged

oil leak

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

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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W749 URD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W749 URD, 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 W749 URD registered?

W749 URD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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