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W948 VMA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,226 mi
Last recorded95,226 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip low down) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 94,152 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (both lenses cloudy affecting beam pattern) (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (nearside and offside cloudy) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip low down) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,103 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 94,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (centre) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (not attached) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (ball joint locking nut damaged, split) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,290 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back pipe (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,981 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,413 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,085 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,622 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,725 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 37,233 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,853 miles

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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W948 VMA 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 76.2%.

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 W948 VMA, 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 W948 VMA registered?

W948 VMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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