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M88 MDS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,799 mi
Last recorded37,799 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 MDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 37,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,245 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated middle prop shaft bush wearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 35,571 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes on both shocks and both shocks are corroding (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 35,131 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,343 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 33,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,743 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,983 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2018 32,982 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,934 miles

hand brake low readtng

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,277 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,012 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,351 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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M88 MDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M88 MDS, 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 M88 MDS registered?

M88 MDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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