MOT Status
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204,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear backing plate damp / hub seal weeping
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction child seat blocking view (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear backing plate damp / hub seal weeping
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear hub\ back plate damp
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened needs investigating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length under tank (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear hub\ back plate damp
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened needs investigating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Cor (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak ()
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower wishbone bushes front and rear (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BSR 204 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BSR 204, 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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What year was BSR 204 registered?
BSR 204 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 March 2012.
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