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SW55LCX
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
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- Registration SW55LCX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SPRINTER
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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147 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,834 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door + osr wheel arch + rear doors + ns panels (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,590 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Body panel slightly loose Front Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Body panel slightly loose Front Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,879 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Note: Drivers door & both rear doors corroded
- Note: All brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other material
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear differential pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Note: Offside sill damaged bit not weakened.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,915 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,067 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Outer Sill has damage no sharp edges
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 89,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Outer Sill has damage no sharp edges
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,852 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Gear selector linkage not connected
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,852 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Gear selector linkage not connected
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,083 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both sills damaged
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Inner and outer sills corroded and heavily undersealed in regions
- Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Body corrosion
8 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,083 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Body corrosion
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Inner and outer sills corroded and heavily undersealed in regions
- Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- Both sills damaged
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,738 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- osf tyre wearing on outer edge
- corrosion to front brake pipes
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,995 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- aux belt perished
- corrosion to both front brake pipes
26 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- aux belt perished
- corrosion to both front brake pipes
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,979 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,005 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,435 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,206 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2012 9 Jun 202630 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
3 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,640 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2011 9 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,422 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 9 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,845 MI
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SW55LCX was registered on 2005-09-01
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