MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Inner Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes x2 - close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Glow plug lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting image slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded & front wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack unions (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorbers x2 (5.3.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated age cracked so inner exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut not secure (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes x2 - close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Glow plug lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting image slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded & front wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack unions (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorbers x2 (5.3.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both longitudinal pipes to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides have slight play in rams (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus age cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill-full length (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre age cracking
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers, upper and lower bushes plus slight movement (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plus lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both longitudinal pipes to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides have slight play in rams (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus age cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill-full length (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre age cracking
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers, upper and lower bushes plus slight movement (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion body underside
unable to see all of front leaf spring
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
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)
Oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W971 KBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 W971 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W971 KBD?
You can check the full history of W971 KBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W971 KBD registered?
W971 KBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2000.
Is W971 KBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for W971 KBD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W971 KBD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W971 KBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.