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W915 UWO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

155,269 mi
Last recorded155,269 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 155,269 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 154,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ends ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 154,924 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 300mm of nearside rear anti roll bar drop link (where marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ends ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 154,769 miles

Extensive welded repairs to chassis & cab

Fail 12 Jan 2021 154,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes outer side of chassis near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Extensive welded repairs to chassis & cab

Fail 23 Dec 2020 154,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by o/s/r shock absorber upper mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired outer skin sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired step sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND HAS EXTENSIVE WELDED PATCHES

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 154,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Chassis is heavily undersealed & has extensive welded patch repairs throughout

Fail 17 Dec 2019 154,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 154,349 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prevent further corrosion of chassis throughout

offside front flexi hose beginning to crack

Fail 3 Dec 2018 154,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole outer side near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes chassis bracket area near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength holes chassis bracket near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prevent further corrosion of chassis throughout

offside front flexi hose beginning to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2017 153,124 miles

Chassis beginning to corrode/swell in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower front sill panels corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 12 Oct 2016 151,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 148,561 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 148,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis at anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Underside of nearside chassis above tank (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 147,486 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front roof maker light inoperative

Fail 7 Oct 2014 147,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front roof maker light inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2013 145,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 143,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 143,413 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,537 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 120,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 112,218 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 112,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 102,073 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 102,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008
Pass 16 May 2007 112,800 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f body bolt loose

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 94,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High park brake lever travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 UWO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 W915 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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