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PF09 WCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,721 mi
Last recorded198,721 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 WCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 198,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 198,720 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 184,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 173,208 miles

some side marker lights not working

Fail 26 Sep 2018 173,208 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

some side marker lights flashing an some not working

Pass 13 May 2017 175,597 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2017 172,597 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 158,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 158,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,080 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 134,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,573 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,069 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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PF09 WCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WCU, 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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PF09 WCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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