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W849 RVV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

233,120 mi
Last recorded233,120 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 RVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 233,120 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 208,019 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

allround body dents

Pass 28 Oct 2015 190,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 180,470 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 167,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 151,768 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

spare wheel carrier secured by one out of two fixings

Fail 3 Oct 2012 151,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

spare wheel carrier secured by one out of two fixings

Pass 3 Sep 2011 138,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 126,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 125,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 118,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 118,745 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated!

Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 109,710 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 109,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 105,700 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW. REAR NUMBER PLATE FADDED. NEARSIDE FRONT CORNER OF BUMBER INSECURE

Pass 29 Jul 2005 101,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 101,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W849 RVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W849 RVV, 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 W849 RVV registered?

W849 RVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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