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W998 CBL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 95,727 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns os outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 95,348 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 95,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 94,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 94,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 93,104 miles

slight corrosion on offside sill

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 23 May 2023 93,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on offside sill

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 May 2022 91,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 91,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 225-70-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking/perishing 225-70-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,798 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 76,798 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 66,993 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 65,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 63,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 55,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,211 miles

center stop light not working

front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 28 May 2009 44,682 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,718 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,514 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,543 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SMALL CRACKS AROUND OUTER WALLS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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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W998 CBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W998 CBL, 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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W998 CBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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