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W901 RLG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,315 mi
Last recorded217,315 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW901 RLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 217,315 miles

general body corrosion

several lights worked after a tap

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 215,278 miles

corrosion rear inner sills

headlight glass stained

lift in bottom swivels

several lights worked after a tap

Pass 15 Jun 2017 210,943 miles

Nearside lift in bottom swivel

corrosion rear spring mounts

Pass 2 Jun 2016 208,216 miles

Nearside Front lift in swivel

Offside fog light worked after a tap

Offside mirror cracked

general corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2016 208,216 miles

Nearside Front lift in swivel

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside fog light worked after a tap

Offside mirror cracked

general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2015 203,048 miles

lift in offside bottom swivel

play in nearside rack end

rear spring bolts possibly need tightening

Pass 24 Apr 2014 199,404 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion sills and bodywork

fog light worked after a tap

Pass 17 Mar 2013 194,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rust on bottom n/s +o/s front doors

rust on n/s outer sill

slight rust on inner sills n/s + o/s

Fail 17 Mar 2013 194,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rust on bottom n/s +o/s front doors

rust on n/s outer sill

slight rust on inner sills n/s + o/s

Pass 15 Dec 2011 186,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s outer sill and n/s rear wheel arch

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear light cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 180,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 176,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 176,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 173,086 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 173,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 160,410 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 149,682 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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W901 RLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W901 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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W901 RLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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