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187,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both sides front to rear inner and outer sills corroded
Both sides front tyres starting to get low worn edges
N/S/F headlight slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and gaitors incomplete (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
all doors corroded
low hand brake efforts
power steering poor operation
both front shock absorber gaitors incomplete
front exhaust flexi section mounting bracket broken
front registration plate damaged
movement in n/s front tie rod end
oil leak
rear anti roll bar D bushes worn
strong advise - o/s front shock absorber damp and worn
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
O/S/R light lense cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides front and shocker covers incomplete (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak on engine
pad warning light on dash
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury back doors corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body coner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
oil leak on engine
pad warning light on dash
pad warning light on dash
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
pad warning light on dash
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour on wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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DE59 GWJ is a 2009 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 66.7%.
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 DE59 GWJ, 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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DE59 GWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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