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B17 CFC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,374 mi
Last recorded166,374 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 CFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 166,374 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 166,374 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 160,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 160,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 149,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 149,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 129,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in both steering rack ends into rack

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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B17 CFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B17 CFC, 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 B17 CFC registered?

B17 CFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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