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PN09 WMA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,899 mi
Last recorded252,899 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 WMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 252,899 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 252,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering ram leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 238,451 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Sep 2022 225,227 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 213,563 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 213,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 187,468 miles

Backbox needing adjustment but is secure.

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 187,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Backbox needing adjustment but is secure.

Brake wear indicator on.

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

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

Nearside Reverse light inoperative.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 179,190 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash.

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall perished.

Offside Rear Outer sidewall perished.

Offside Rear Side panel running light inoperative.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 179,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

Brake pad warning light on dash.

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall perished.

Offside Rear Outer sidewall perished.

Offside Rear Side panel running light inoperative.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 171,362 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 171,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle/d bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle/d bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 160,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Mar 2015 148,443 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber rubber gaitor deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,021 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear body has damage

Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,911 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 112,973 miles

front pads low

n/s centre side marker inoperative

o/s rear tyre has a nail in tread area

slight wear on front discs

Fail 16 Mar 2012 112,963 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front pads low

n/s centre side marker inoperative

o/s rear tyre has a nail in tread area

slight wear on front discs

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 WMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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