MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,895 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear back plates scraping disc surface
both rear tyres wearing thin
nearside front tyre worn 235/65R16C
offside front tyre wearing low on edges
offside steering arm inner joint play
offside track rod end has slight play
parking brake weak efficiency both sides
play within steering system felt at steering wheel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
various body damage
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Diesel particulate filter blowing very slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front marker light not working
Nearside front steering arm inner joint play
Nearside repeater lamp damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Various body damage
Diesel particulate filter blowing very slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front marker light not working
Nearside front steering arm inner joint play
Nearside repeater lamp damaged
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Various body damage
both front lower arm ball joints have play
both front steering arm inner joints have play
nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play
play in steering column felt on lock to lock test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all four shock absorbers are weak
both front steering arm inner joints have slight movement
centre exhaust 'U' clamp corroded and broken
play felt from steering system found at steering wheel
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread surface and worn low (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' mount bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on tread surface 235/65/16C (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' mount bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all four shock absorbers are weak
both front steering arm inner joints have slight movement
centre exhaust 'U' clamp corroded and broken
play felt from steering system found at steering wheel
Offside Rear brakes back plate corroded****** strong advice.brakes shoes retainer not orignal i.e nails
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brakes back plate corroded****** strong advice.brakes shoes retainer not orignal i.e nails
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint slight play
nearside rear reflector missing
newarside & offside rear anti roll bar inner bushes deteriorated and play
steering rack notchy
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front discs worn
steering rack notchy
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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BJ59 FAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BJ59 FAM, 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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BJ59 FAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 October 2009.
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