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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nearside Front body slight corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE NERASIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before flixi--pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant level light intermittent
Drivers cab step corroded near door seal
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight knock
Pad wear warning light on
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))
Some rusting to bottom of both cab doors
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Also binding (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring Both rear springs out of alignment (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before flixi--pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant level light intermittent
Drivers cab step corroded near door seal
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight knock
Pad wear warning light on
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))
Some rusting to bottom of both cab doors
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements 8% service/adjustment required (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake service required (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front of axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
coolant indicator light on!!
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement linkage rubber(s) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement linkage rubber(s) (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort 194 & 147 = 9% (3.7.B.6a)
Central Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail engine cross member (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement linkage rubber(s) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement linkage rubber(s) (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
SLIGHT KNOCK ON STEERING WHEN ON LOCK TO LOCK CHECK WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
STEERING KNOCKS WHEN LOCK TO LOCK CHECKED REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION
VEHICLE SMOKE VERY HEAVILY ON IDLE WITH A HEAVY FUEL VAPOUR
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
the emissions read zero at the tail pipe
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
the emissions read zero at the tail pipe
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
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SG09 VPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 SG09 VPJ, 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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SG09 VPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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