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W769 EHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

533,050 mi
Last recorded533,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW769 EHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 533,050 miles

passenger side quarter light glass missing

rear mud wings missing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 514,767 miles

body securing bolts investigation recommended [possible large washers inside ??? ]

chip in w/screen

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

temp repair on head light aim

wiring insecure rear of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2009 514,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

chip in w/screen

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

wiring insecure rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2009 514,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front wheel arch corroding

offside body bolt no nut,nearside & offside body bolts missing-but body does not appear to be in danger of falling off at time of test

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2008 488,433 miles

chip in windscreen

engine management light, edc light and low coolant level light on

front body mounts not connected

front bumper slightly insecure at o/s/f

inner wheel arches and chassis painted

no rear wheel arches fitted

outer body cab has been painted

sensor on n/s/f caliper area broken and hanging down

some rear body mounts not lined up allowing them not to be connected

surface corrosion to slam panel bulkhead under windscreen, chassis and undervehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2008 488,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

chip in windscreen

engine management light, edc light and low coolant level light on

front body mounts not connected

front bumper slightly insecure at o/s/f

inner wheel arches and chassis painted

no rear wheel arches fitted

outer body cab has been painted

sensor on n/s/f caliper area broken and hanging down

some rear body mounts not lined up allowing them not to be connected

surface corrosion to slam panel bulkhead under windscreen, chassis and undervehicle

Fail 29 Feb 2008 488,633 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

off side rear back plate corroded investigation recomended

power steering pipes damp

Fail 27 Feb 2008 488,215 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

off side rear back plate corroded investigation recomended

power steering pipes damp

Pass 30 Oct 2006 488,043 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 487,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 446,051 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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W769 EHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 W769 EHK, 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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W769 EHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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