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G11 DAV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,012 mi
Last recorded167,012 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 167,012 miles

ALL four Road wheels corroded but not considered excessive

Brake pad(s) wear indicator cable detached/insecure OFFSIDE FRONT

Brake pad(s) wear indicator cable detached/insecure OFFSIDE REAR

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

Fail 23 May 2025 167,007 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

ALL four Road wheels corroded but not considered excessive

Brake pad(s) wear indicator cable detached/insecure OFFSIDE FRONT

Brake pad(s) wear indicator cable detached/insecure OFFSIDE REAR

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 161,047 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 161,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured REAR rear eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 155,014 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK at Differential front oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 148,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 148,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 140,179 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 140,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Chaffing against antiroll bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust diesel particulate filter pressure pipe loose and insecure

Pass 14 May 2020 132,724 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 126,432 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 126,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 111,059 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 111,059 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 103,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2016 103,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,422 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,873 miles

Front Bumper Plastic Broken

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

N/S/F Lamp Cluster Has Been Repaired

Fail 7 Mar 2014 70,873 miles

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

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

Front Bumper Plastic Broken

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

N/S/F Lamp Cluster Has Been Repaired

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,535 miles

front end accident damage

Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,290 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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G11 DAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G11 DAV, 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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G11 DAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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