MOT Status
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89,660 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has mist of oil
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake pass with minimum required effort
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
not a full compliment of seats fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA03 BUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FA03 BUS, 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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FA03 BUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 January 2009.
Is FA03 BUS safe to buy?
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