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W849 VHB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

246,260 mi
Last recorded246,260 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 246,260 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 246,012 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's seat with a defective structure crodded at the base (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps ring so insecure it is likely to cause injury corodded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury pannel crodded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting pannel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 243,617 miles

Front Lower and rear lower all around slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doors tep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 231,190 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2017 231,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt NOT LOCKING (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES EXCESSIVE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 227,009 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 223,868 miles

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

Full exhaust deteriorated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 223,867 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Full exhaust deteriorated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 222,685 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 222,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 221,510 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

battrey insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2012 221,506 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 220,007 miles

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

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

Nearside door panel corroded but has no sharp/jagged edges

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 218,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 215,485 miles

exhaust corroding/both sides front discs wearing/both sides front flexi cracking/both sides rack arms slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2009 215,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroding/both sides front discs wearing/both sides front flexi cracking/both sides rack arms slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2009 215,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

body damage all way round

Pass 7 Jun 2008 208,409 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s pannel damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2008 208,409 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s pannel damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2008 208,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 197,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 197,447 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2006 189,068 miles

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

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

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 VHB 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 60.9%.

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 W849 VHB, 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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W849 VHB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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