MOT Status
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203,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front shocker has slight play sideways movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front shocker has slight play sideways movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Both blind spot mirrors missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Lower Side marker lens missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both blind spot mirrors missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Lower Side marker lens missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie-rod. (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
internal knock on steering rack / no detectable play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R888 GEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R888 GEF, 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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R888 GEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 March 2009.
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