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337,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)
slight oil leak from engine
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)
slight oil leak from engine
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside floor damaged
offside rear marker light not working
offside sill damaged
spare wheel carrier loose
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TH53 GES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 TH53 GES, 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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TH53 GES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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