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W915 RLG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

19,604 mi
Last recorded19,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW915 RLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 19,604 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Nearside anti roll bar link upside down

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 189,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in front and rear anti roll bar d bushes

Rear chassis and inner and outer sills have major repairs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 189,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring u bolts (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring u bolts (2.4.B.7a)

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

Play in front and rear anti roll bar d bushes

Rear chassis and inner and outer sills have major repairs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 182,807 miles

Evtensive repairs too inner and outer sills

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Some play in steering rack ends

rear chassis around bump stop area have some corosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 182,807 miles

Evtensive repairs too inner and outer sills

Exhaust corroded

Some play in steering rack ends

rear chassis around bump stop area have some corosion

Pass 12 Nov 2013 176,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion too chassis mostly surface but some swelling

Fail 11 Nov 2013 176,979 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion too chassis mostly surface but some swelling

Pass 5 Nov 2012 171,669 miles

Beam pattern poor

Chasis has some swelling

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

Near side hand brake has very little effort

Rear near side lower quarter has some corrosion

Some corrosion to front inner sills

Pass 8 Nov 2011 163,605 miles

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

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

both rear brake disc dust covers missing

injector,small compression leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 156,180 miles

Axle u bolts showing signs of movment

Both rear back plate dust shields corroded away

Both side sill damaged and have some corrosion

Chassis and crossmembers have some corrosion

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

Fuel cap seal poor

Headlamp pattern poor (both)

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

Steering rack has heavey knocking under load test

Fail 30 Oct 2010 156,180 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Axle u bolts showing signs of movment

Both rear back plate dust shields corroded away

Both side sill damaged and have some corrosion

Chassis and crossmembers have some corrosion

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

Fuel cap seal poor

Headlamp pattern poor (both)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack has heavey knocking under load test

Pass 7 Nov 2009 145,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 145,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 145,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

injector compression leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 132,248 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

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

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

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

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

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

PAS pump noisy

Fail 25 Oct 2008 131,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 119,694 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 112,428 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 100,730 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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W915 RLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W915 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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W915 RLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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