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PN09 WGY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

279,294 mi
Last recorded279,294 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 WGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2023 279,294 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills poor underseal repair

outer body heavily corroded all round different panels

vehicle heavily covered with underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2021 271,198 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 263,568 miles

Central Front Upper engine oil leak

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 263,568 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper engine oil leak

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 250,600 miles

Covers on sills

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under-sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2018 243,312 miles

Covers on sills (Nearside and Offside)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-body, Chassis, brakes,Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2018 243,312 miles

Covers on sills (Nearside and Offside)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-body, Chassis, brakes,Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 234,022 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 234,022 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 208,953 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 208,953 miles

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

Advisory on O/S/R shock absorber dust cover not attatched

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2014 184,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 156,313 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 156,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 123,980 miles

front brake pads worn close to 1.5mm

rear tyre treads worn low

Fail 29 Mar 2012 123,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake pads worn close to 1.5mm

rear tyre treads worn low

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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PN09 WGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PN09 WGY, 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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PN09 WGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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