MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,226 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip low down) (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (both lenses cloudy affecting beam pattern) (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective (nearside and offside cloudy) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip low down) (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (centre) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (not attached) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (ball joint locking nut damaged, split) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back pipe (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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W948 VMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 W948 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 July 2000.
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