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DA09 PFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,702 mi
Last recorded242,702 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 PFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 242,702 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 239,416 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 224,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 213,065 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 197,072 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 178,697 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

oil leaking front dip stick tube

Fail 25 Sep 2015 178,697 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Damaged and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad warning illuminated

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from dip stick area

Pass 16 Sep 2014 164,825 miles

both front track rod inner ball joints have slight play

both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

offside rear brake binding

Fail 15 Sep 2014 164,825 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front track rod inner ball joints have slight play

both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

offside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 155,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play detected in offside front shock absorber

Pass 22 Aug 2012 148,478 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 148,466 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DA09 PFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DA09 PFU, 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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DA09 PFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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