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CE09 EDL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,797 mi
Last recorded250,797 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 250,797 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked from n/s to centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 238,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 238,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure n/s and o/s brake shoe back plate corroded holed, brake shoes insecure,retaining springs pulled out (1.1.14 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 229,703 miles

Steering rack inner joint slight play o/s

Pass 8 Jan 2018 227,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Significant play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Significant play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 227,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Significant play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Significant play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 221,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door repeater lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 206,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack worn

Fail 11 Mar 2016 206,778 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror indicator lens damaged with sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Driver's door mirror indicator lens damaged with sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Corner of front panel insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 187,469 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 182,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside door check strap missing

offside rear side marker inop

offside top marker light inop

rear arb bushes worn

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2013 182,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside door check strap missing

offside rear side marker inop

offside top marker light inop

rear arb bushes worn

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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CE09 EDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE09 EDL, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE09 EDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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