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W976 UHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

321,209 mi
Last recorded321,209 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 321,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R lower lamp damaged

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 321,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 270,482 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 270,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 249,453 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 249,284 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W976 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W976 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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W976 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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