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W966 UHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,254 mi
Last recorded216,254 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 216,254 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 216,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1x n/s/r position lamp inop

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

alternator bearing noisy

both front roof makers inop and n/s missing

both rear roof markers inop

n/s and o/s side markers inop

o/s top cab marker iniop

Pass 14 May 2009 204,929 miles

n/s and o/s marker lights inop

n/s and o/s roof marker lights inop

n/s/f tyre 4mm

o/s top cab marker inop

o/s/f tyre 3mm

slight freeplay o/s/f swivel

Pass 16 May 2008 192,286 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 192,162 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 177,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 154,762 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 154,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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W966 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W966 UHK, 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 W966 UHK registered?

W966 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W966 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W966 UHK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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