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W968 KBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,043 mi
Last recorded177,043 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 KBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 177,043 miles

0illeak

Pass 20 May 2017 175,293 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 175,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 2 May 2017 175,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases detriated emission not cheked (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,754 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 155,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 155,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 143,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s side door handle broken

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 134,777 miles

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

o/s/r inner sill corroded

tail pipe corroded and slightly leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2013 134,770 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r inner sill corroded

tail pipe corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2012 128,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 119,986 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 119,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 115,595 miles

Front registration plate detteriorated

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 115,595 miles

Front registration plate detteriorated

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 110,619 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 104,727 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,727 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,393 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 100,393 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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W968 KBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W968 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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W968 KBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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