MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,268 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
underbody undersealed
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
headlamp masks fitted, making beam images 'flat'
steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded
switch for main beam slightly faulty, can still be operated
underside of vehicle coated in under-seal
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
headlamp masks fitted, making beam images 'flat'
steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded
switch for main beam slightly faulty, can still be operated
underside of vehicle coated in under-seal
Headlamp masks fitted time of test
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Headlamp masks fitted time of test
Underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brakes slightly imbalanced, nearside lower effort
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front worn on outer edge
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished on outer side wall
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front worn on outer edge
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished on outer side wall
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake balance when cold.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
beam brakers stuck on head lights
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H270 XAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 121,002 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 H270 XAB, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H270 XAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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