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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and covers missing (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
coolant cap missing
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Outline marker lamp not working Both sides rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and covers missing (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
coolant cap missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front shocker cover damaged
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both sides front tyres worn inner edges
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and slight movement (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Outline marker lamp not working Both sides rear outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both sides rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both sides front tyres worn inner edges
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and slight movement (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly lipped and worn pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/S/R tyre getting low worn on edges
Slight movement in both sides front shocker legs
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi @ turbo and bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outline marker lamp not working Both sides rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
O/S/R tyre worn on edges
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly lipped and worn pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/S/R tyre getting low worn on edges
Slight movement in both sides front shocker legs
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
noise on steering
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
noise on steering
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF16 ZXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 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 DF16 ZXW, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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DF16 ZXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 June 2016.
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