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HV09 XRF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,678 mi
Last recorded184,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 XRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 184,678 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 184,674 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak-spill,passenger rear reg light inop,rear lights damaged-taped up,both front shockers deteriorating,rear brake discs-pads deteriorating-judder,rear brake pipes rusting-greased over

passenger front steering arm balljoint deteriorating,drivers front brake binding

Pass 5 May 2018 176,930 miles

power steering noisy in motion,oil leak/spill,passenger front steering arm balljoint play,both front shock absorbers deteriorating,rear brake discs-pads-back plates deteriorating,parking brake efforts not great

water coolant cap missing-attention straight away

Fail 4 May 2018 176,928 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front INNER D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear INNER D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both rear lights and drivers mirror lense damaged (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall in places (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering noisy in motion,oil leak/spill,passenger front steering arm balljoint play,both front shock absorbers deteriorating,rear brake discs-pads-back plates deteriorating,parking brake efforts not great

water coolant cap missing-attention straight away

Pass 19 Apr 2017 160,365 miles

o/s/r light damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2017 160,362 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2016 138,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 119,444 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Apr 2015 119,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,619 miles

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HV09 XRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HV09 XRF, 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 HV09 XRF registered?

HV09 XRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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