MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,681 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 3 saet belt buckles broken but still working
body work damaged
both front lower swivels have lift
front brake pads low
front brake pipes corroded
front wheel arches corroded
glow plug light on
o/s/r tyre very low
some rear imbalance on brakes
steering lock not working
windscreen has scratches on limit
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 3 saet belt buckles broken but still working
body work damaged
both front lower swivels have lift
front brake pads low
front brake pipes corroded
front wheel arches corroded
glow plug light on
o/s/r tyre very low
steering lock not working
windscreen has scratches on limit
all seatbelt buckle casings broken
both front metal brake pipes corroded
corrosion to o/s/ sill
front brake discs have a wear lip
front wheel arch corroded
lift in both front lower swivels
outer bodywork in poor condtion
rear brakes imbalanced
rear doors catch on 2nd latch
stratches to windscreen
windscreen has chips 10mm limit in zone A
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all seatbelt buckle casings broken
both front metal brake pipes corroded
corrosion to o/s/ sill
front brake discs have a wear lip
front wheel arch corroded
lift in both front lower swivels
outer bodywork in poor condtion
rear brakes imbalanced
rear doors catch on 2nd latch
stratches to windscreen
windscreen has chips 10mm limit in zone A
Corrosion to n/s/r outer sill - outside an area
Front bumper insecure
Front indicators very faded
Handbrake travel quite high
Rear doors in very poor condition
Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe
Slight fluffing to o/s/f belt
Some corrosion to o/s/f arch
Some lift in front ball joints
Warning light on dash
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wipers poor
n/s/f tyre a bit low
o/s mirror case damaged
o/s/r tyre a bit low
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion to n/s/r outer sill - outside an area
Front bumper insecure
Front indicators very faded
Handbrake travel quite high
Rear doors in very poor condition
Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe
Slight fluffing to o/s/f belt
Some corrosion to o/s/f arch
Some lift in front ball joints
Warning light on dash
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wipers poor
n/s/f tyre a bit low
o/s mirror case damaged
o/s/r tyre a bit low
both rear lenses cracked
n/s/r brake hose twisted
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear lenses cracked
n/s/r brake hose twisted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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X542 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 X542 ARP, 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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X542 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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