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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTERs year 1993

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mot history
Pass percent:66.91%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER year 1993 passes without issue)
Based on:272 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Registration plate lamp issues14
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Rear brake binding4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)3
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)2
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)2
Registration plate issues2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Emissions not tested (7.0)2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box link arm (2.2.C.1c)1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ends (2.2.C.1c)1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ends (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone A (8.3.1b)1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)1
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone A (8.3.1b)1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Brake cable knotted |3.5.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)1
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember/support (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)1
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Centre Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing bay area (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit |4.10 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)1
Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)1
Front Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm off steering box that links to hub boot also split on same rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis by rear spring mount (front mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts both U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)1
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ floorpan (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ floorpan (2.4.A.3)1

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