MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Suspect filler N/S/R rear spring hanger perscribed area
Battery insecure
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Suspect filler N/S/R rear spring hanger perscribed area
Battery insecure
Slight play O/S inner track rod end
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Slight play O/S inner track rod end
Items on cab floor may slide forward & foul foot pedals DANGEROUS!
N/S outer sill damaged
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Vehicle known to be overweight rear tyres not strong enough to take weight DANGEROUS!
Vehicle only just under weight limit 3320kg!!!!!!
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Items on cab floor may slide forward & foul foot pedals DANGEROUS!
N/S outer sill damaged
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
O/S/R hub seal leaking
Vehicle known to be overweight rear tyres not strong enough to take weight DANGEROUS!
Vehicle only just under weight limit 3320kg!!!!!!
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust clamp missing
glow plug light stays on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V527 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 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 V527 HET, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V527 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 January 2000.
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