MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too back both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too back both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
advise only slight movment in steerig rack tie bars
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise only slight movment in steerig rack tie bars
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AY12 BZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 140,252 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 AY12 BZD, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AY12 BZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 May 2012.
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