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W923 YVE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

180,886 mi
Last recorded180,886 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 180,886 miles

all lower doors very rusty

both rear tyres on the limit

crack in o/s/f lower windscreen

o/s/ outer sill very rusty

slight damage front number plate

slight wear /noise in steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2014 180,534 miles

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

all lower doors very rusty

both rear tyres on the limit

crack in o/s/f lower windscreen

o/s/ outer sill very rusty

slight damage front number plate

slight wear /noise in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2013 165,014 miles

both outer sills rusty

both rear backing plates rusty

front cross memeber / o/s/f chassis leg

o/s/f and rear doors lower rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2013 164,980 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

both outer sills rusty

both rear backing plates rusty

front cross memeber / o/s/f chassis leg

o/s/f and rear doors lower rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2012 150,020 miles

brake pipes surface rust

doors and arches surface rust

front suspension low

outer sills surface rust

rear brake back plates missing/rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2012 149,987 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes surface rust

doors and arches surface rust

front suspension low

outer sills surface rust

rear brake back plates missing/rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 132,565 miles

rear brake backing covers rusty with parts missing

sills and bodywork rusty

slight wear steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2011 132,565 miles

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

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

rear brake backing covers rusty with parts missing

sills and bodywork rusty

slight wear steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2010 117,579 miles

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

outer sills rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2010 117,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

outer sills rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 96,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,189 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 71,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 63,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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W923 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W923 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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W923 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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