MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Front & rear brake pipes are corroding / corroded
Front number plate is slightly cracked
Hand brake has very little reserve travel left
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight play in the front anti roll links & track rod ends
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Front & rear brake pipes are corroding / corroded
Front number plate is slightly cracked
Hand brake has very little reserve travel left
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight play in the front anti roll links & track rod ends
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Hand brake has very little reserve travel left
Hand brake just met bare minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
emissions are too clean to get a reading
exhaust system is corroded & has minor gas leaks
front number plate is slightly cracked
slight play in the front anti roll links & track rod ends
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge
two side panel lights not working on nearside
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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FV09 BWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV09 BWK, 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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FV09 BWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2009.
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