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W837 SMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,277 mi
Last recorded125,277 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 SMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 125,277 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 114,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 114,177 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 101,362 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 101,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 101,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

alternater belt stretched

evidince of oil @ indiction pipe ns of engine

nsr wheel binding

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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W837 SMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W837 SMJ, 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 W837 SMJ registered?

W837 SMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W837 SMJ safe to buy?

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