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W809 MBT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

455,272 mi
Last recorded455,272 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW809 MBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 455,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

blue body panels fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2017 443,832 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 391,498 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 391,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure rear U bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view drivers (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 322,594 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 256,021 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 254,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 186,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 146,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 120,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,988 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,787 miles

parking brake low effort n/s

reversing lights not working

Fail 17 Jun 2009 67,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake low effort n/s

reversing lights not working

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,197 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 59,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 49,714 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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W809 MBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W809 MBT, 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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W809 MBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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