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EJ09 GDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,302 mi
Last recorded144,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 GDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,302 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 144,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 141,758 miles

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

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

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Fail 25 Jul 2016 141,745 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Screen marked

Pass 20 Jul 2015 135,713 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 135,707 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,356 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside front brake pad sensor wire securing bolt missing

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,309 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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EJ09 GDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EJ09 GDZ, 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 EJ09 GDZ registered?

EJ09 GDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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