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M8 TMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,527 mi
Last recorded192,527 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 TMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 192,527 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 189,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 186,934 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 186,865 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 186,009 miles

rear brake back plates are rusty and repaired

Pass 17 Jan 2020 182,177 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 182,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 174,009 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 174,007 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2018 168,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 163,807 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 157,288 miles

Offside play in rackend

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 132,094 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 132,094 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,267 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,912 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 88,909 miles

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

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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M8 TMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M8 TMX, 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 M8 TMX registered?

M8 TMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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