MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,871 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction material not bonded to metal part of pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front body mount broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear reg plate has slight damage
some body mounting bolts loose
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front body mount broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear reg plate has slight damage
some body mounting bolts loose
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear disc in poor condition
oil leak from top of engine?
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
oil leak from top of engine?
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front body bolts loose both sides.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W448 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W448 SGW, 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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W448 SGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 June 2000.
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