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W811 GCC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,758 mi
Last recorded142,758 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW811 GCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 142,758 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 142,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 142,311 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 142,305 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 137,559 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 137,199 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 120,283 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 120,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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W811 GCC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W811 GCC, 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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W811 GCC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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