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W791 VTX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,210 mi
Last recorded193,210 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 VTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 193,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 190,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 186,753 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 178,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 169,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 163,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 163,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VTX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VTX, 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 W791 VTX registered?

W791 VTX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W791 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W791 VTX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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