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IGZ 2359

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,589 mi
Last recorded114,589 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIGZ 2359
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 114,589 miles

Brake cable damaged Front section freyed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure Back plate shoes retainer missing due to corrosion (1.1.14 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Badly damaged keep under observation (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 108,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp brken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low also dampness in lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror repeater lens broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (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))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Badly damaged keep under observation (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Reverse light inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected inoperatine (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 92,356 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to N/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,800 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front rack end has slight play.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,146 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens class broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside centre running light in/op

engine management light on dash

Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens class broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside centre running light in/op

engine management light on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,179 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 61,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,758 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,577 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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IGZ 2359 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 IGZ 2359, 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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IGZ 2359 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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