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193,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake cable damaged to rear (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Bonnet pull is seized - still working but will require fix in future
Brake pedal is soft but still holds pressure and gives ok readings on roller test *ADVISE FIX*
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both - difficult to fully inspect due to condition of track rod ends
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.11 (c))
Spare wheel carrier held with tie wraps - secure at time of test *ADVISE FIX*
Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted @Underside (1.1.18 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working no fluid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Backing plate badly corroded and shoe missing securing clips - possible internal damage to disc/drum and shoes (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Excessively bad when checked with shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet pull is seized - still working but will require fix in future
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded at brake adjustment mechanism (1.1.15 (a))
Brake fluid looks in poor condition *ADVISE FIX*
Brake pedal is soft but still holds pressure and gives ok readings on roller test *ADVISE FIX*
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both - difficult to fully inspect due to condition of track rod ends
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and heated from binding brake - advise internal inspection due to shoe fault *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing prematurely due to brake bind still approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively *ADVISE FIX* (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Backing plate corroded *ADVISE FIX*
Spare wheel carrier held with tie wraps - secure at time of test *ADVISE FIX*
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak @ rear engine (unable to identify source) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - advise repair
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear - run behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak @ rear engine (unable to identify source) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - advise repair
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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SJ13 DYP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 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 SJ13 DYP, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SJ13 DYP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 May 2013.
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