MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
293,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
plated repairs to vehicle have been heavily undersealed
•vehicle body shell is rusted rear box section not supportive or structural corroded to excess
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
panel sections in non prescribed areas corroded
•vehicle body shell is rusted rear box section not supportive or structural corroded to excess
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
offside rear anti roll bar d bush is worn
panel sections in non prescribed areas corroded
•vehicle body shell is rusted rear box section not supportive or structural corroded to excess
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
panel sections in non prescribed areas corroded
rear box section not supportive or structural corroded to excess
•Front Brake discs rusted on inner / outer surfaces reducing braking area ATTENTION NEEDED
•both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished
•vehicle body shell is rusted
Front Brake discs rusted on inner / outer surfaces reducing braking area ATTENTION NEEDED
Front Brake pads worn under 50 %
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished
vehicle body shell is rusted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake discs rusted on inner / outer surfaces reducing braking area ATTENTION NEEDED
Front Brake pads worn under 50 %
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished
vehicle body shell is rusted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear parking brake performance just meets the pass standard
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust system is deteriorated
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both sides front flexible brake hoses perished
strong advise - advanced wear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both sides front flexible brake hoses perished
strong advise - advanced wear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both sides front flexible brake hoses perished .
rear exhaust section heavily corrodded & in poor condition
wear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front drop links worn
passanger seat belt damaged
rear drop links worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front drop links worn
passanger seat belt damaged
rear drop links worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both lower swivels worn.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both front indicators discoloured.
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak.
front brake hoses perishing.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W385 TFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W385 TFM, 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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W385 TFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 June 2000.
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