MOT Status
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298,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front to rear heavily underseal
Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corroded to inner arch (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner / outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis inner and outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened to chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corroded to inner arch (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner /outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis inner and outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened to chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play possibly lock nut not tight ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
light corrosion chassis areas plus floor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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X527 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 X527 FAJ, 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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X527 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2000.
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