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W791 VEF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,236 mi
Last recorded66,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 66,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 64,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,865 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 61,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 60,398 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,299 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 54,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 54,068 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,385 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 49,367 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 48,401 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak rear hub seals

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,648 miles

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

nearside rear hub slightly wet with oil

offside rear hub slightly wet with oil

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery casing deteriorating

both rear half-shaft seals weeping

Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

battery casing deteriorating

both rear half-shaft seals weeping

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,761 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,644 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,644 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r top marker lamp inop

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,442 miles

tailpipe corroded / front discs light corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,738 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f seat belt slightly fraded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,742 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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W791 VEF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W791 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W791 VEF registered?

W791 VEF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W791 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W791 VEF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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