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W843 LKH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

206,949 mi
Last recorded206,949 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 LKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 206,949 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front wing coroson

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 194,498 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer body corroded

under body corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 187,282 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 187,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 184,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 181,347 miles

brake pipes have protective coating

Pass 6 Mar 2017 171,810 miles

brake pipes have protective coating

Pass 8 Apr 2016 170,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 168,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 166,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 165,545 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 165,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 164,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 164,727 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 164,395 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 164,136 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 162,933 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 162,933 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

front reg plate slight crack

Pass 18 Apr 2008 161,771 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

o/s marker light inop

Fail 16 Apr 2008 161,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front reg plate cracked

o/s marker light inop

Pass 18 Apr 2007 159,843 miles

slight surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2006 154,934 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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W843 LKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W843 LKH, 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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W843 LKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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