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W998 PNS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 PNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 137,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 137,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 124,030 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 124,003 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 119,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 119,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 114,843 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 114,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 May 2006 108,857 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 108,857 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 PNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W998 PNS, 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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What year was W998 PNS registered?

W998 PNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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