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227,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front hoses cracked to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis @ spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember @ front prop shaft bearing mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring both rear (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure wiring lying on handbrake cables (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure @ fuel tank area (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top gland bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
surface corrosion to undebody
Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
surface corrosion to undebody
Offside Front bumper adrift
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (3.1.9)
Offside Front bumper adrift
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
poor image both headlamps
Front brake hoses getting perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside headlamps poor image
Nearside centre body mounting bracket cracked
temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Front brake hoses getting perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside headlamps poor image
Nearside centre body mounting bracket cracked
temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s front tyre scrubbing outside edge
poor image both headlamps
repairs to n/s and o/s rear cab appear ok
some lift o/s bottom balljoint
some play rear anti roll bar D bushs
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre scrubbing outside edge
poor image both headlamps
repairs to n/s and o/s rear cab appear ok
some lift o/s bottom balljoint
some play rear anti roll bar D bushs
Temporary fuel cap fitted
exhaust getting corroded
front and rear brake discs getting corroded
front brake hoses getting perished
n/s front tyre scrubbing outside edge
poor image both headlamps
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
exhaust getting corroded
front and rear brake discs getting corroded
front brake hoses getting perished
n/s front tyre scrubbing outside edge
poor image both headlamps
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust tail pipe getting corroded.
Front and rear discs getting corroded.
Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes getting worn.
Front brake flexs getting perished.
Near side front shocker showing signs of weaping.
Near side front shocker surround missing and damping effect getting weak.
Poor image near side headlight.
Rear shocker mounting bushes getting perished.
Slight play both front wheel bearings.
Small split near side front bottom ball joint gaiter.
Some damage off side rear shocker lower mounting bracket.
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen chiped.
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f shocker dust cover missing
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
o/s/f steering tie rod has slight play
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f shocker dust cover missing
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
o/s/f steering tie rod has slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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W83 DDO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W83 DDO, 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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W83 DDO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 April 2000.
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