MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link pin lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front DTR lamp not working
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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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FB53 FLU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FB53 FLU, 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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What year was FB53 FLU registered?
FB53 FLU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 April 2016.
Is FB53 FLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FB53 FLU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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