CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y818 TVP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,645 mi
Last recorded173,645 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationY818 TVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 173,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pipes coroded

corosion to underside and pannels

front pads low

hand brake high

hole in body floor

nearside mirror damaged

off side front swivel worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 173,645 miles

hole in body floor

nearside mirror damaged

off side front swivel worn

brake pipes coroded

corosion to underside and pannels

front pads low

hand brake high

Pass 4 Nov 2011 166,612 miles

corosion to underside

exsesive corosion to nearside wheel arch and step

front number plate in poor condision

lift in swivels

side markers inop

Pass 28 Oct 2010 157,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low

slight lift in front swivels

Pass 17 Apr 2009 140,656 miles

front pads low

rear tyres low

Fail 17 Apr 2009 140,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low

rear tyres low

Fail 3 Apr 2008 127,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fan belt in poor condision

lift in front swivels

side marker kights in op

Pass 3 Apr 2008 127,463 miles

fan belt in poor condision

lift in front swivels

side marker kights in op

Pass 9 Mar 2007 119,692 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 113,190 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y818 TVP 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 70%.

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 Y818 TVP, 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 Y818 TVP?

You can check the full history of Y818 TVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y818 TVP registered?

Y818 TVP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y818 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y818 TVP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y818 TVP 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 Y818 TVP. 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.