MOT Status
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180,319 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Pitted On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair only 52% (1.2.1 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts axle U bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bolts missing x2 above steering rack (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside within 4mm tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure in door mirror slighlty damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust system insecure d/p/f bracket broken also slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
play rear a/r/b bushes
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack/end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack/end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
play rear a/r/b bushes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE13 EFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 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 VE13 EFF, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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VE13 EFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 June 2013.
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