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170,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends
Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Emissions are too clean to get a reading
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Front Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal is slightly spongy
Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel filter insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken but strapped up secure (6.1.2 (a))
Surface corrosion to sills
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake insecure Brake backing plate excessively corroded (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Brake shoes detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pads worn uneven
Fuel filter insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad linings deteriorated
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken but strapped up secure (6.1.2 (a))
Surface corrosion to sills
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
vehicle generally corroded underneath
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
vehicle generally corroded underneath
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
diesel emissions not picked up by machine,front tyres wearing on inner edges.
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SL56 LAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 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 SL56 LAM, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SL56 LAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2016.
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