MOT Status
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354,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion present under the van
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion present under vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear inner ache corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
body corroded in parts
fuel tank straps corroded
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner -outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor-arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both,offside weaker (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
back plates poor-nsr incimplete,inlet manifold noisy fast idle,fuel tank straps rusting,rear tyre treads uneven wear-low
no srs light,screen cracked-chipped in places,aircon pipes loose fit,gearbox oil leak,engine oil leak,rear diff oil leak,service overdue alert -730d active,window switches poor
osf window inop,exhaust-shockers-underbody-arches-pipes-running gear rusting,roll bar bushes not great,suspension rattle,front splash trims poor,front brake discs scored-pitting+nsr
inlet system noisy under acceleration-investigate,side marker cover poor,nsr brake back plate poor,brake discs rusting-lipped-brake noise,osf brake pipe rusting
rear arches-rear floor rusting,nsr tyre tread uneven wear,front splash guard covers poor,running gear-fuel tank strap-units rusting
screen chipped,bonnet catch-lever stiff,osf window inop,service overdue alert on -730d,oil leaks-spill,engine oil leak,gearbox oil leak,rear diff oil leak,airbag light inop
Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration investigate - service it (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x 3 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
inlet system noisy under acceleration-investigate,side marker cover poor,nsr brake back plate poor,brake discs rusting-lipped-brake noise,osf brake pipe rusting
rear arches-rear floor rusting,nsr tyre tread uneven wear,front splash guard covers poor,running gear-fuel tank strap-units rusting
screen chipped,bonnet catch-lever stiff,osf window inop,service overdue alert on -730d,oil leaks-spill,engine oil leak,gearbox oil leak,rear diff oil leak,airbag light inop
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear doors slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear doors slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
bodywork damage evident
brake pad light displayed
park brake efficiency just met
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
pad warning light on
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
pad warning light on
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both inner tie rods slight play
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF59 XZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc 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 EF59 XZS, 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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EF59 XZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 December 2009.
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