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PF09 XRL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

251,960 mi
Last recorded251,960 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 251,960 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and body corrosion in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 229,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 206,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going middle along floor and Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

slight play in Offside front inner steering arm

Fail 19 Oct 2020 206,116 miles

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going middle along floor and Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in Offside front inner steering arm

Pass 8 Nov 2019 183,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 180,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 143,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,829 miles

play/lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 31 Aug 2016 130,829 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

play/lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,758 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 119,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,354 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,435 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 XRL 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 73.3%.

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 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 PF09 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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