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W89 MSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

344,000 mi
Last recorded344,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 MSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 344,000 miles

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 9 Jul 2015 315,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 298,559 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 288,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 277,089 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 277,141 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2010 277,110 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2008 276,652 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 May 2008 276,638 miles

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

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 253,989 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 236,339 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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W89 MSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W89 MSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W89 MSG registered?

W89 MSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W89 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W89 MSG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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