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W81 PJM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,946 mi
Last recorded179,946 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 PJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 179,946 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on body

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 179,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on body

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 161,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 161,890 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both middle sections of inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 160,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 157,314 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 155,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door step rusty

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower door edge rusty

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 155,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door step rusty

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

Offside Front Lower door edge rusty

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 154,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 152,525 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door rusty at bottem

Pass 1 Oct 2012 151,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s sill rusted outside load bearing point.

o/s front lower door edge rusty.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 151,173 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s sill rusted outside load bearing point.

o/s front lower door edge rusty.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 149,994 miles

n/s sill rusted out side load bearing pionts.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 149,958 miles

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

n/s sill rusted out side load bearing pionts.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 147,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 145,372 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 145,311 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 142,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 140,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 137,765 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 137,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2005 134,843 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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W81 PJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W81 PJM, 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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W81 PJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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