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W949 PAF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,469 mi
Last recorded279,469 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 PAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 279,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 268,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 255,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 255,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 240,186 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 240,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s sill corroded

Pass 23 May 2009 222,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 222,419 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 7 Jun 2008 208,125 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake pads geting low

Pass 11 Jun 2007 191,122 miles

n/s sliding door rear latch loose

n/s/f & o/s/f antiroll bar bushes wearing

slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2006 172,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 172,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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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W949 PAF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W949 PAF, 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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W949 PAF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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