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W821 UDM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,462 mi
Last recorded106,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW821 UDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,462 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 106,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 105,780 miles

Offside Rear 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 10 Jan 2020 105,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D bush not in bracket (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear 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 11 Dec 2019 105,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit step significantly damaged side loading door step will not retract (9.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside centre side marker lamp not working

Offside Front side marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 104,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,205 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,821 miles

Nearside Rear has cut in tread pattern but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside side marker lamps not working

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 99,819 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill between wheel and bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear has cut in tread pattern but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside side marker lamps not working

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,473 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 95,298 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 93,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

Pass 26 May 2011 90,076 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 90,074 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,861 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 86,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 85,362 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 81,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 81,605 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

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

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

oil low

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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W821 UDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W821 UDM, 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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W821 UDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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