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PF09 NHU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

459,862 mi
Last recorded459,862 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 459,862 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 459,862 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 457,129 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded-

Fail 8 Feb 2022 457,129 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/r lower link bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded-

Pass 20 Oct 2020 421,956 miles

front shocker casings damaged-slight oil leak-

service and parking brakes passed on limits and lever slight travel-front plate deteriated-x2 rear shockers damp-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play rack play-

Pass 22 Oct 2019 389,359 miles

all rear tyres edges perished

handbrake lever has slight travel-oil leak-n/s/f tyre edges wearing low-o/s/f shocker casing damaged-both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2019 389,359 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has slight travel-oil leak-n/s/f tyre edges wearing low-o/s/f shocker casing damaged-both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2018 343,025 miles

x2 front balljoints slight lift-n/s/f/ tyre worn low-inner x2 rack arms slight play-x2 rear bearings slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2017 306,301 miles

x2 inner arms slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2017 306,301 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/r link (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s side repeator (1.4.A.2f)

x2 inner arms slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2017 289,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 229,700 miles

rack play-x2 track rod ends slight play-

Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,204 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Inner 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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PF09 NHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PF09 NHU, 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 PF09 NHU registered?

PF09 NHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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