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232,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps All Marker Lights (4.2.2 (a))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake service advised. 16%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake service advised. 16%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator also main wire on van broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant light on
Nearside Rear hub oil leak
Offside Front shock absorber has slight wear in bush
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake just meets requirements
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear hub oil leak
Offside Front shock absorber has slight wear in bush
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake just meets requirements
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushers (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushers (2.4.G.2)
N/s/r hub seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc.
O/s/f shocker as slight movement in damping rod.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushers (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushers (2.4.G.2)
N/s/r hub seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc.
O/s/f shocker as slight movement in damping rod.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate in poor condition
n/s wide angle mirror lens missing
slight play o/s inner rack joint
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pad warning lamp on
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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B16 KOW is a 2009 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 68.2%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 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 B16 KOW, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B16 KOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.
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