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PL09 DHP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

206,094 mi
Last recorded206,094 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 DHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 206,094 miles

Damage to N/S of Vehicle

Damage to O/S/R wheel arch

Nearside Front Steering rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 205,775 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Loading door (6.1.C.1)

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

Damage to N/S of Vehicle

Damage to O/S/R wheel arch

Nearside Front Steering rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 186,773 miles

Both Front Steering Rack Ends Slight Play

Offside Vehicle has slight damage

Fail 16 Apr 2015 186,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle has slight damage

Both Front Steering Rack Ends Slight Play

Pass 28 Mar 2014 163,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front steering rack ends have slight play

offside wheel arch damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2014 163,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front steering rack ends have slight play

offside wheel arch damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 139,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front steering rack ends have slight play

nearside front passengers seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 139,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front steering rack ends have slight play

nearside front passengers seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 116,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front steering rack ends have slight play

spare tyre worn

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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PL09 DHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PL09 DHP, 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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PL09 DHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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