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DK09 BZP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

250,263 mi
Last recorded250,263 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 BZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 250,263 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 250,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 241,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 229,682 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 210,995 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 210,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 195,813 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also cracked on nearside but does not affect the drivers view at the time of test (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 195,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose U bolts loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose U bolts loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also cracked on nearside but does not affect the drivers view at the time of test (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 182,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 168,265 miles

Front Front number plate slightly damaged but readable from distance.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 153,358 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 153,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 128,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,943 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,331 miles

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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DK09 BZP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK09 BZP, 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 DK09 BZP registered?

DK09 BZP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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