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W961 YVE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,812 mi
Last recorded138,812 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 138,812 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all inc front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all heavily undersealed (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2016 130,817 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 129,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 129,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 120,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 112,278 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 102,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 98,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 86,107 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W961 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W961 YVE, 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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W961 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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