MOT Status
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255,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear shocker sheilds corroded off
corrosion to none perscribed areas
parking brake cable splitting
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear shocker sheilds corroded off
corrosion to none perscribed areas
parking brake cable splitting
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2, stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear brake pipes [rear sections ] (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear brake pipe [rear section ] (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2, stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
emissions tested,rev limiter on and too low for a reading to be obtained
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
emissions tested,rev limiter on and too low for a reading to be obtained
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
emissions tested,rev limiter on and too low for a reading to be obtained
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
emissions tested,rev limiter on and too low for a reading to be obtained
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside fronts
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
emissions tested,but too low for a reading to be obtained
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
emissions tested,but too low for a reading to be obtained
slight blow on exhaust downpipe flexi pipe
slight play in both front steering rack inner arm joints
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
Nail in offside rear tyre
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre hub caps fitted on all 4 road wheels
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LP59 SDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LP59 SDY, 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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LP59 SDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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