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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
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- Registration DF05LVP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SPRINTER
- Year 2005
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 21 Oct 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,798 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear tail light slight damaged
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,377 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Patches of corrosion all over body.
- Offside Rear Hubseal leaking
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,874 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear hubseal leaking
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
- General corrosion on body and doors
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,262 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Hub seal leaking
- Front Door corroded does not seem to be a danger regarding sharp edges
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,262 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Hub seal leaking
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Door corroded does not seem to be a danger regarding sharp edges
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,012 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both front steerings have slight play at inner fixings
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,019 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,423 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate insecure And broken (6.3.1b)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack (2.3.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,325 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint On steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
7 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint On steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,179 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bothside (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bothside (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
28 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,021 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
27 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,860 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
4 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,347 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,347 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,215 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
12 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,307 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
12 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,307 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,047 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DF05LVP was registered on 2005-08-09
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