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ANZ 2797

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

169,950 mi
Last recorded169,950 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 2797
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 169,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nearside front bolt missing from the shocker/strut bottom

Pass 13 Aug 2022 166,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from the ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

EDC light illuminated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside/bodywork/sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bolt missing from the shocker/strut bottom?

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in the shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in the shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 166,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from the ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

EDC light illuminated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside/bodywork/sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bolt missing from the shocker/strut bottom?

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in the shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in the shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 166,138 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EDC light illuminated?

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside/body work/sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from the ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bolt missing from the shocker/strut bottom?

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in the shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in the shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 165,593 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Heavy under body surface rust to chassis/suspension/sills floor area.

Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Side marker lights out

Fail 28 Jul 2021 165,588 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank insecure Strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Heavy under body surface rust to chassis/suspension/sills floor area.

Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Side marker lights out

Pass 3 Jul 2019 164,011 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 164,011 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 157,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 148,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at ABS module (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 148,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working when side light is on (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working when side light is on (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at ABS module (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,105 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to block connector on front x member (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 133,146 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 133,146 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 121,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 121,379 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

middle sill area

rear brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 107,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 103,393 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 103,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,180 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 100,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,090 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 80,090 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,633 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,760 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
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ANZ 2797 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ANZ 2797, 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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ANZ 2797 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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