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223,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both sides wishbones corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake reserve travel just met
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front both sides wishbones corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake reserve travel just met
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front leaf spring slightly worn
parking brake reserve travel just met
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front leaf spring slightly worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
parking brake reserve travel just met
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front both sides wishbones slightly corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both sides side marker lamps inoperative
Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both sides side marker lamps inoperative
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear parking brake low effort
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack slight knock (2.1.3 (b) (i))
srs lamp illuminated then rectified itself
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and advise to change (3.5.1i)
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ST53 RUG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 ST53 RUG, 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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ST53 RUG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 November 2013.
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