MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to;Offside outer sill,bodywork and underside of vehicle.
Welding along nearside outer sill has small holes in places.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to;Offside outer sill,bodywork and underside of vehicle.
Welding along nearside outer sill has small holes in places.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion and damage to offside and nearside outer sills
nearside seat belt catch casing missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion and damage to offside and nearside outer sills
nearside seat belt catch casing missing
Light corrosion to bodywork
No interior mirror fitted
Noise shield resting on top of engine
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Light corrosion to bodywork
No interior mirror fitted
Noise shield resting on top of engine
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front shock absorbers starting to become soft.
n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.
play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.
slight play in n/s bottom ball joint.
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
cuts/damage to n/s/f+o/s/r tyres not to chords yet.
front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.
front shock absorbers starting to become soft.
handbrake cable/levers starting to sieze up.
n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.
play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.
slight play in n/s bottom ball joint.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
brake pedal rubber starting to wear down.
front+rear flexible brake hoses almost deteriorated.
rear plastic load valve arm deteriorating.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
play in o/s bottom ball joint.
play in steering rack.
rear load valve linkage plastic arm starting to deteriorate.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W948 PAF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W948 PAF, 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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W948 PAF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 June 2000.
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