MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
302,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer sills corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns centre lower doors covered in duct tape (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both doors lower edges covered in tape
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Side door lower edge covered in tape
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Traces of filler on both sides
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front to rear signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front to rear signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Traces of filler on both sides
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all over (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all over (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Both doors has bubles of corrossion but not weakened
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Both doors has tressas of filler and heavley seallanted
Nearside Rear nearside rear sill and side door damaged
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear nearside rear sill and side door damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front panel and bumper damaged
Nearside Rear sill and side door damaged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)
brake pipes protected in sealent
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side door (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)
brake pipes protected in sealent
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY59 AFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FY59 AFO, 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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FY59 AFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2009.
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