MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
292,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion along both centre body sills
driver`s seat base damaged
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front hanger (2.4.A.3)
parking brake performance on 16% pass limit
nearside front seat not fitted at time of test
slight corrosion along both centre body outer sills
slight damage to driver`s seatbase
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing
drivers seat cushion damaged
rear number plate damaged
Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing
drivers seat cushion damaged
rear number plate damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn
center propshaft bearing collapsed
front tyres wearing on edges
nearside rear reflector damaged
rear number plate damaged
rear seat belts missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre prop shaft bearing collapsed
drivers quarter window surround damaged
front tyres wearing on outer edges
pedal rubbers wearing
rear number plate damaged
rear seat belts missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r reflector holed
o/s/f marker light dim
prop centre bearing has excessive lift
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
n/s/r reflector holed
o/s/f marker light dim
prop centre bearing has excessive lift
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W104 VAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W104 VAB, 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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W104 VAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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