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W941 ODE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

290,991 mi
Last recorded290,991 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW941 ODE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 290,991 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL CORRODED

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOWER ON BRAKING EFFORT

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 3 Mar 2009 286,444 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 286,331 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 252,795 miles

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

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.B.7)

long parking brake travel

play in o/s steering rack

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 25 Feb 2008 252,790 miles

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

windscreen slightly scored

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

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.B.7)

long parking brake travel

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2007 235,525 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 235,525 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriating

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn close to legal limit

light corrosion on front brake discs

slight exhaust blow at front joint

u bolts possibly slightly loose require checking

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 23 Feb 2006 228,596 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 228,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust silencer starting to split and slight blow

parking brake cable not returning correctly

play in front anti roll bar link bushes

play in o/s steering rack

slight play in steering rack

windscreen scored

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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W941 ODE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W941 ODE, 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 W941 ODE registered?

W941 ODE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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