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283,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Near To Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Near To Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near to subframe rear mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe corroded yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & outer sill yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to load valve yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded near to rear Subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.
BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING AWAY.
CORROSION NEAR NSF SUSPENSION MOUNT.
GENERAL BODY CORROSION.
HORN DOESN'S SOUND LIKE IT SHOULD,ADVISE REPLACE.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 1.6 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARS,ADVISE RPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN OSF SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BRAKE BIND. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(225-70X15) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM,ADVISE REPLACE.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED,WORN & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.
BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING AWAY.
CORROSION NEAR NSF SUSPENSION MOUNT.
GENERAL BODY CORROSION.
HORN DOESN'S SOUND LIKE IT SHOULD,ADVISE REPLACE.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 1.6 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARS,ADVISE RPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN OSF SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BRAKE BIND. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(225-70X15) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM,ADVISE REPLACE.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED,WORN & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general body corrosion
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general body corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassis behind front subframe rear mount
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassis behind front subframe rear mount
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault covered over with tap (3.4.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Ball joint has slight play bath have slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front both steering rack boots twisted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Ball joint has slight play bath have slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front both steering rack boots twisted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake cable not returning fully (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing front and rear anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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)
a.b.s light showed fault once. three times operated correctly.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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X821 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 X821 DFJ, 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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X821 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 December 2000.
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