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W946 WAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,554 mi
Last recorded162,554 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 WAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 162,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 161,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to acceptable limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

floor corroded and holed but no passenger seat fitted at time of test hence not a prescribed area

underbody corroded in prescribed area's

Fail 13 Jan 2017 161,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to acceptable limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

floor corroded and holed but no passenger seat fitted at time of test hence not a prescribed area

underbody corroded in prescribed area's

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,893 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 37,846 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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W946 WAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W946 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W946 WAE registered?

W946 WAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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