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W917 NRA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

218,271 mi
Last recorded218,271 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 NRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 218,271 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 218,271 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 251,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 245,772 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 237,624 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 237,035 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 226,683 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 216,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 207,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 207,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 187,290 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 187,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 174,223 miles

centre exhaust silencer borderline

damage to nearside front wing no sharp edges slight corrosion

damage to offside front door fouling front wing. door opens and closes securly slight corrosion

front brake balance borderline

slight play in offside front steering mechanism

uneaven wear to offside front tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2006 174,187 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

accident damage to nearside front .

crack in centre exhaust silencer borderline .

offside front headlamp aim borderline .

security of nearside bumper borderline .

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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W917 NRA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W917 NRA, 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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What year was W917 NRA registered?

W917 NRA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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