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Drivers seat cushion is damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight damage to the headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front bumper end is damaged
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush axle rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror assembly has damage (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush axle rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both propshaft centre bearings are starting to crack - keep under observation (rubber part of the bearing housing) (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust system insecure front clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Fuel tank insecure front tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted handbrake shoe as brake back plate excessively corroded at mounting point (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wingmirror repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
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FJ16 TVA 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 61.5%.
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 FJ16 TVA, 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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FJ16 TVA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 March 2016.
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