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H4 TBU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,512 mi
Last recorded129,512 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 TBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 129,512 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 126,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 125,491 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,579 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,579 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,564 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,380 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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H4 TBU 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 H4 TBU, 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 H4 TBU registered?

H4 TBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is H4 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 TBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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