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DIG 8906

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

333,117 mi
Last recorded333,117 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8906
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 333,117 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Plastic arm broken (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 328,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 328,484 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above the sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 325,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 325,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022
Fail 19 Jul 2022

Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021
Fail 30 Jun 2021

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 314,229 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 314,229 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 310,249 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 304,569 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Fail 7 Feb 2017 304,566 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jan 2016

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 294,098 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 294,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 289,975 miles

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2013 286,187 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 286,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 280,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 277,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 275,218 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 275,189 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 270,517 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 270,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 265,486 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 257,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 248,215 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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DIG 8906 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DIG 8906, 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 DIG 8906 registered?

DIG 8906 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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