MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside mirror loose
corrosion in sills etc
play in nearside inner steering rack joint
scratch in screen
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/70/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside mirror loose
corrosion in sills etc
play in nearside inner steering rack joint
scratch in screen
Nearside side door not opened,relevent mot items checked via rear doors
Offside mirror loose
corrosion forming around rear spring hangers etc
perishing starting on front brake hoses
play in nearside inner end of steering rack,limited vision due to covered parts
scratch in screen
slack in handbrake cable
starter tempremental
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside side door not opened,relevent mot items checked via rear doors
Offside mirror loose
corrosion forming around rear spring hangers etc
perishing starting on front brake hoses
play in nearside inner end of steering rack,limited vision due to covered parts
scratch in screen
slack in handbrake cable
starter tempremental
both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn
nearside side door unopenable from outside and not closed properly-needs attention
play in nearside of steering rack
rear doors not closing correctly,requires attention
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn
nearside side door unopenable from outside and not closed properly-needs attention
play in nearside of steering rack
rear doors not closing correctly,requires attention
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
drivers morror fitting poor
sligth tear to o/s/r tyre outer wall
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
drivers morror fitting poor
sligth tear to o/s/r tyre outer wall
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
General surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall
Slight play at N/S of steering rack
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
tow bar socket damaged
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
tow bar socket damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Both bottom ball joint's slight play.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front disc's are worn.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack slight play.
Both bottom ball joint's slight play.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front disc's are worn.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack slight play.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside wiper smearing windscreen
slight play in front and rear anti-roll bar rubber bush's
travel in brake pedal
o/s steering rack knuckle worn
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BF04 UCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 137,634 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 BF04 UCV, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BF04 UCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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