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R18 HDP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,855 mi
Last recorded178,855 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 HDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 178,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 176,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 176,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S,N/S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 148,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 132,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 118,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 118,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,641 miles

slight play on rack end

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,618 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,618 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,423 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 65,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R18 HDP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R18 HDP, 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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What year was R18 HDP registered?

R18 HDP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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