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W901 YVE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

145,531 mi
Last recorded145,531 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW901 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 145,531 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills and wheel arch areas coated in sealant

Pass 21 Jun 2021 145,141 miles

Coolant leak STRONG ADVISORY ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill . Along its complete length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 145,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak STRONG ADVISORY ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill . Along its complete length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 141,936 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft has slight oil leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 141,936 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door skin (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft has slight oil leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 141,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight misty (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer side panel - swing shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - fixed shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch - lower arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight misty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer side panel - swing shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 139,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured damaged (1.1.A.3e)

both outer sills are corroded

front suspension spring is corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 139,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured damaged (1.1.A.3e)

battery light is on

both outer sills are corroded

front suspension spring is corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 136,775 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis - swing shackle (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside outer sill excessively corroded

nearside washer poor

offside front inner wing corroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 136,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer side panel - swing shackle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis - swing shackle (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside outer sill excessively corroded

nearside washer poor

offside front inner wing corroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,510 miles

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

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

outer sills are corroded

rear wheel arches are corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 133,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

outer sills are corroded

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,499 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER WINGS ARE CORRODED

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 128,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER WINGS ARE CORRODED

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 128,451 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 122,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 122,208 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 116,931 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 116,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 91,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,392 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 86,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,544 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 79,522 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,732 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 W901 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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