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W841 ANW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

199,665 mi
Last recorded199,665 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW841 ANW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 199,665 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis in various places marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear chassis cross members in various places marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Front Fuel tank insecure Tank strap heavily corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body cross member marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired Both (1.5.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure Due to corroded member (6.4.2)

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

Various body bolts insecure and mountings corroded, but body still adequately supported

Pass 15 Feb 2017 194,207 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 194,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind cab/sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by o/s/r spring (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 187,789 miles

Vehicle has numerous welding repairs and is in poor condition

Welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2016 187,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticking (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis inadequate repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Near side inner sill missing (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle has numerous welding repairs and is in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 183,203 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/f wheel arch badly corroded

oil leak

steps and sills holed and corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 183,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

oil leak

steps and sills holed and corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 178,034 miles

all new body securing bolts could do with a washer fitting

Fail 6 Jan 2014 178,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

all new body securing bolts could do with a washer fitting

n/s/f brake hose badly cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2012 171,084 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 171,082 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 171,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear of cab badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 165,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 165,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010
Fail 21 Oct 2010 159,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 155,668 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 155,618 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 150,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 145,118 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 145,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 135,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

glow plugs light on

Fail 14 Jul 2006 135,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

glow plug light on

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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W841 ANW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 W841 ANW, 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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W841 ANW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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