MOT Status
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305,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Underside Covered In Underseal
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
BODY RUST
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Sills corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in n/s/f steerin g arm
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in n/s/f steerin g arm
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f track rod arm has slight play
rear body has wood floor
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f track rod arm has slight play
rear body has wood floor
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO51 OUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 143,566 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 AO51 OUV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AO51 OUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 January 2002.
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