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DG09 MFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

357,032 mi
Last recorded357,032 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 MFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 357,032 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Diff pinion has play in nose bearing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel center caps fitted unable to check wheel bolts

Pass 18 Nov 2016 282,229 miles

diff pinion has play in nose bearing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/broken corner edge (6.3.1d)

Nearside body has severe accident damage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

wheel center caps fitted unable to check wheel bolts

Fail 18 Nov 2016 282,229 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner and front panel under headlights insecure and damaged (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also brake wear indicator illuminated (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken emitting white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose both brackets loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort possible shoes or discs worn (3.7.B.6a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/broken corner edge (6.3.1d)

Nearside body has severe accident damage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

diff pinion has play in nose bearing

wheel center caps fitted unable to check wheel bolts

Pass 16 Nov 2015 249,698 miles

vehicle has panel damage

Fail 13 Nov 2015 249,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt sheardered off (2.7.2b)

vehicle has panel damage

Pass 13 Nov 2014 204,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2013 168,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 168,638 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 140,475 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 119,040 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DG09 MFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG09 MFJ, 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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What year was DG09 MFJ registered?

DG09 MFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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