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W971 KBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,044 mi
Last recorded196,044 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 KBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 196,044 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 196,032 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 188,624 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 188,619 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 182,008 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 182,003 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 175,809 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 175,794 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 173,798 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 173,777 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 170,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 166,092 miles

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

advise brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2012 168,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 168,705 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 168,483 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 168,071 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 168,071 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 157,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 157,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 148,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 148,805 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 136,458 miles

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.

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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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.

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W971 KBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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