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DF09 HCE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,885 mi
Last recorded221,885 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 221,885 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 208,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 208,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 196,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 180,127 miles

noise on rear brakes (park)

rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 27 May 2014 157,247 miles

27% inbalance front brakes o/s slow

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s lower ball joint lift

Pass 27 May 2014 157,247 miles

n/s lower ball joint lift

27% inbalance front brakes o/s slow

Pass 28 May 2013 123,105 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low service brake pad warning indicator showing on dash display

near side front door mirror glass lower glass has slight damage but not affecting drivers view

nearside front seat belt stalk outer plastic cover deteriorated but not affecting seat belt operation

nearside front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

offside front door mirror glass has slight damage but not affecting drivers view

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

service warning indicator showing on dash display

Fail 22 May 2013 122,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low service brake pad warning indicator showing on dash display

near side front door mirror glass lower glass has slight damage but not affecting drivers view

nearside front seat belt stalk outer plastic cover deteriorated but not affecting seat belt operation

nearside front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

offside front door mirror glass has slight damage but not affecting drivers view

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

service warning indicator showing on dash display

Pass 22 May 2012 85,245 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front seat belt stalk outer plastic detriorated but not affecting seat belt operation

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly detriorated

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 May 2012 85,245 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front seat belt stalk outer plastic detriorated but not affecting seat belt operation

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly detriorated

spare wheel missing

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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DF09 HCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF09 HCE, 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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DF09 HCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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