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SW05VCU
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
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- Registration SW05VCU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SPRINTER
- Year 2005
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 185,126 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 185,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Front to Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Front to Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,630 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 183,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- outer sill corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 182,349 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- foot brakes slightly spongy
- parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits
- osf ball joint has minor movement
7 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 182,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 181,046 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Side Wing Corroded
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 180,461 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- rear doors slightly corroded around hinges ( may result in failure in future )
- park brake excessively noisey
- outer body has excess corrosion , not affected main chassis
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 180,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- rear doors slightly corroded around hinges ( may result in failure in future )
- outer body has excess corrosion , not affected main chassis
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 179,751 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 178,985 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion
25 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 178,985 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 176,485 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
3 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 176,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 167,102 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 167,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 157,210 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
31 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 157,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,363 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,121 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 13 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 120,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
27 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,928 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 114,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
8 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 104,093 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 104,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,431 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009Advisory 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)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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SW05VCU was registered on 2005-07-01
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