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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front offside lower ball joint approaching limit for lift/wear
rear nearside tyre on limit for wear ( inner shoulder )
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front offside lower ball joint approaching limit for lift/wear
rear nearside tyre on limit for wear ( inner shoulder )
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
body work showing signs of deterioration..
front offside outer sill deteriorated
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning semi siezed (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side low readings (1.4.1 (a))
BODYWORK SHOWING SIGNS OF DETETRIRATION, RED SURACE RUST ATTACKING UNDERIDE GENERALLY
BODYWORK SHOWING SIGNS OF DETETRIRATION, RED SURACE RUST ATTACKING UNDERIDE GENERALLY
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front ball joints have slight wear
front numberplate starting to deteriorate
o/s headlamp patter starting to degrade
rear brake pads approaching limit for wear
Front Outline marker lamp not working o/s + n/s (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
front ball joints have slight wear
front numberplate starting to deteriorate
o/s headlamp patter starting to degrade
rear brake pads approaching limit for wear
1, o/s front tyre app limt . 2, rear axle tread getting low. 3, front num plate deteriating
1, o/s front tyre app limt . 2, rear axle tread getting low. 3, front num plate deteriating
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort and o/s (3.7.B.5a)
front numberplate starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front numberplate starting to deteriorate
front num plate deteriateing
upper marker light inop
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
front num plate deteriateing
upper marker light inop
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Please note plastic coating coming off on handbrake cable
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Please note plastic coating coming off but no danage showing
Please note plastic coating coming off but no danage showing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF03 WPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 139,559 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 BF03 WPL, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BF03 WPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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