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W915 YVE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW915 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 121,352 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 110,079 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,083 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has body filler on it.

two rear sills has covers on it can not be viwed

Fail 18 Aug 2017 102,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH VERY POOR (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty not switching independantly (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear lamp has holes

Pass 25 May 2016 100,286 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 100,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,121 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 99,109 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,915 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 95,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 92,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,030 miles

boh front bottom ball joint dust covers split

slight judder from front brakes

test clss different from previous test due to camper conversion

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,003 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 75,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,348 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,045 miles

oil leak from engine

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 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W915 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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W915 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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