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DLS 651Y

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,922 mi
Last recorded162,922 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLS 651Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 162,922 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f shock corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 156,610 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear light body corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 135,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner & outer sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill cover with thick under sealant

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2021 135,606 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill in middle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

n/s & Off/s outer Sills corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 132,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 129,553 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all doors corroded, both sills corroded,both rear lamp lens covered with tape.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 122,689 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

sills corroded, wheel aches corroded, doors corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2017 122,620 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills corroded, wheel arches corroded. front and rear doors corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,262 miles

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

Service brake just met requirement 41 % Park brake just met requirement 12 %

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,937 miles

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

Service brake just met requirement 38 % Park brake just met requirement 8 %

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,408 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,824 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,302 miles

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

N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR DISC WORN

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,302 miles

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

N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR DISC WORN

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 56,167 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2010 56,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2009 54,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2008 36,715 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 36,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 191,936 miles

advise hand brake at 20% min standard 16%

advise hand brake travel high

advise n/s/f body bolt loose

o/s/r plus n/s/r wheels binding slightly

Fail 4 May 2006 191,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

advise n/s/f body bolt loose

advise hand brake at 18% min standard 16%

advise hand brake travel high

advise o/s/r plus n/s/r wheels binding slightly

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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DLS 651Y is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DLS 651Y, 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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DLS 651Y is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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