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W895 RLG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,386 mi
Last recorded182,386 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 RLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 182,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 182,071 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 182,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 181,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 181,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 180,528 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 180,465 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 179,968 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 179,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 178,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 177,185 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 177,171 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 175,598 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 175,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 172,974 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 168,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 164,333 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 160,797 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 158,494 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 157,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 157,084 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 154,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 150,890 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 141,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 129,926 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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W895 RLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W895 RLG, 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 W895 RLG registered?

W895 RLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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