MOT Status
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168,916 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe end close to previous repair (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Corroded and bush perished (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Pipe failed under test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
power steering very heavy but still working
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury fuel filler flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
power steering very heavy but still working
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake is passing performance but there is an imbalance across the axle of 50%
Reverse light not working ( vehicle before Sep. 2009 )
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake amber warning light on dash
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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SW09 FUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SW09 FUU, 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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SW09 FUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 July 2009.
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