MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,156 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake Lines - Advanced corrosion attack to various brake lines
Headlamp Aim - Beam Patterns are diffused. Caution Nearside Beam Pattern may fail when Headlamp Aim has been adjusted/repairs made for Headlamp Aim Failure.
Many testable and non testable items in poor condtion including items listed above.
Mirrors - Offside Door Mirrior in poor condition
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering Rack - Knock noise from steering rack evident when steering rocked - indication of possible wear
Suspension - Nearside Front Lower Arm Ball Joint has developed significant lift/wear.
Vehicle Structure - Advancing corrosion attack to many areas and components of underside and bodywork. Including front chasis legs, battery tray, wheel arches,doors
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake Lines - Advanced corrosion attack to various brake lines
Headlamp Aim - Beam Patterns are diffused. Caution Nearside Beam Pattern may fail when Headlamp Aim has been adjusted/repairs made for Headlamp Aim Failure.
Many testable and non testable items in poor condtion including items listed above.
Mirrors - Offside Door Mirrior in poor condition
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering Rack - Knock noise from steering rack evident when steering rocked - indication of possible wear
Suspension - Nearside Front Lower Arm Ball Joint has developed significant lift/wear.
Vehicle Structure - Advancing corrosion attack to many areas and components of underside and bodywork. Including front chasis legs, battery tray, wheel arches,doors
Battery tray corroded and holed
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Battery tray corroded and holed
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc corroded
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Off side front side light dim
Off side rear light unit cracked
Off side rear tyre low tread
Head light aim poor pattern
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre low tread
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s mirror unit badly damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s mirror unit badly damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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W436 VMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W436 VMJ, 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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W436 VMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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