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W966 YVE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,508 mi
Last recorded177,508 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 177,508 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

loadsa mud under vehicle

vehicle has some corrosion to exterior

Pass 2 Aug 2010 158,594 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 158,594 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 146,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 135,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 121,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 104,358 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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W966 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W966 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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What year was W966 YVE registered?

W966 YVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W966 YVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W966 YVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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