MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody showing signs of light corrossion
1x o/s/f body bolt loose
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/f roof marker inop
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1x o/s/f body bolt loose
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/f roof marker inop
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside water ingress n/s head lamp
both front wheel bearings slight play
centre seat belt clasp damaged
freeplay both rack arms
lift in both front lower swivels
rear spring bushes worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside water ingress n/s head lamp
both front wheel bearings slight play
centre seat belt clasp damaged
freeplay both rack arms
lift in both front lower swivels
rear spring bushes worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s roof marker inop
park brake cable guides worn
slight lift both front swivels
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s roof marker inop
park brake cable guides worn
slight lift both front swivels
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front discs are worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front discs are worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake slightly pitted and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake slightly pitted and corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU05 DLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 139,037 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 AU05 DLK, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AU05 DLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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