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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Body corroded
Both front doors corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Body corroded
Both front doors corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front steps corroded but not in any prescribed area
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper 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 fronts ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front steps corroded but not in any prescribed area
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper 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 fronts ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front steps corroded/holed but not in prescribed areas
both front steps an sills corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
both front steps an sills corroded
Body corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
slight power steering fluid leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Multiple places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Multiple places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
slight power steering fluid leak
FRONT DISCS WORN INNER FACE
N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED, AND N/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AROUND TOP SHOCKER MOUNT AND BUMP STOP (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AROUND TOP SHOCKER MOUNT AND BUMP STOP (2.4.A.3)
FRONT DISCS WORN INNER FACE
N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED, AND N/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ( D ) BUSHES/ AND LINKAGE BUSHES
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ( D ) BUSHES/ AND LINKAGE BUSHES
BOTH TOP MARKER LAMPS INOP
O/S/F BUMPER LOOSE
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH TOP MARKER LAMPS INOP
O/S/F BUMPER LOOSE
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN
N/S CHASSIS CORRODED
N/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE DAMAGED
N/S outer seat belt buckle damaged (outer cover) but functions ok
O/S front bumper insecure
O/S rear anti roll bar link has slight play in bush
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside front tyre
front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
front bumper insecure
n/s mirror loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering operation slightly noisier than normal ,free mvement at steering wheel near limit.
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Both front suspension platform ball joints worn to 3mm limit.O/s outer seat belt stalk cover missing.
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V652 NWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 V652 NWU, 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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V652 NWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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