MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
449,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside step rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cross member rusty
Rear discs pitted
doors rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside step rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cross member rusty
Rear discs pitted
doors rusty
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
both n/s s/a covers missing
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
both n/s s/a covers missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end/tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear pads low
slight play both bottom ball joints
slight play both rear anti roll bar d bushes
slight play o/s rack end
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear pads low
slight play both bottom ball joints
slight play both rear anti roll bar d bushes
slight play o/s rack end
slight play both rack ends
slight wear rear anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AB53 REC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 148,046 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 AB53 REC, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AB53 REC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 December 2007.
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