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W956 KBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

320,744 mi
Last recorded320,744 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 KBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 320,744 miles

f/brake disc slightly scored

Fail 12 May 2011 320,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

f/brake disc slightly scored

Pass 8 Mar 2010 295,240 miles

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

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

bonent catch lever / cable damaged

both rear light lens damaged

n/s side running light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2010 295,061 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

bonent catch lever / cable damaged

both rear light lens damaged

n/s side running light not working

very slight n/s/r brake bind

Pass 12 Feb 2010 293,016 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 292,755 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body apears to tilt to n/s

Pass 9 Feb 2009 257,532 miles

front suspension very close too hitting front bump stops

Fail 7 Feb 2009 257,394 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension very close too hitting front bump stops

Fail 16 Feb 2008 221,100 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 16 Feb 2008 221,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 7 Feb 2007 192,404 miles

front brake discs worn to limit.

front brake hoses starting to perish.

n/s parking brake performance on limit at 260kg.

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall.

rear brake pads low.

rear inner anti-roll bar bushes worn.

rear silencer starting to crack.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 168,319 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 168,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

number plate bulbs fitted and fuse checked still not working

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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W956 KBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W956 KBD, 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 W956 KBD registered?

W956 KBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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