MOT Status
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187,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Notchy in operation (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Plus low oil level (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
Oil Level too low to carry out emissions test
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Notchy in operation (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
trailer wiring insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
pad wear indicator light on
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
pad wear indicator light on
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut excessive play (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken sharp edg (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached inner bolts inscure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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V27 STS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V27 STS, 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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What year was V27 STS registered?
V27 STS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2016.
Is V27 STS safe to buy?
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