MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both headlamp images poor
engine oil leak
front grill corroded under haedlamps
front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
movement in both rear anti roll bar D bushes
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to get low in tread
n/s/r wheel arch corroded and damaged
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r rear sill section corroded and holed but not prescribed
o/s/r side marker not working
slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint
steering rack misted in oil
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both headlamp images poor
engine oil leak
front grill corroded under haedlamps
front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
movement in both rear anti roll bar D bushes
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to get low in tread
n/s/r wheel arch corroded and damaged
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r rear sill section corroded and holed but not prescribed
o/s/r side marker not working
slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint
steering rack misted in oil
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all front and rear roll bar d bushes worn
both rear tyres uneven wear
front leaf spring appears weak
general corrosion to vehicle
main brake pipes corroded
n/s rear top shocker mounting loose
o/s rear light lens cracked
slight play in n/s front wheel bearing
steering rack misting oil
turbo heat shield insecure
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all front and rear roll bar d bushes worn
both rear tyres uneven wear
front leaf spring appears weak
general corrosion to vehicle
main brake pipes corroded
n/s rear top shocker mounting loose
o/s rear light lens cracked
slight play in n/s front wheel bearing
steering rack misting oil
turbo heat shield insecure
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
battery insercure
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
diff pinion oil seal leaking
engine management light on
engine oil leaks
front leaf spring corroded
general corrosion to body panels and wheel arches
nearside and offside marker lamps out
steel coolant pipe under radiator corrodinng
tow bar seven pin socket broken
wipers poor
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
diff pinion oil seal leaking
nearside front bumper damaged/insecure
nearside rear hub damp
offside rear lamp cluster damaged
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn
front drop link and anti roll bar bushes worn
movement in ball joints
pas pump area damp
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
wear in steering rack
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes corrosion
movement in ball joints
nearside rear back plate damp
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
underside of engine wet possible slight fuel leak
wear in steering rack
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X861 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X861 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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X861 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2000.
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