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R444 DAL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,305 mi
Last recorded86,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 DAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 86,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 170,867 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 146,211 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 146,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM TURBO

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 121,906 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS

Fail 1 Sep 2016 121,900 miles

Fuel system component leaking UNDER TOP ENGINE COVER (7.2.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Offside brake cable (3.5.1k)

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

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

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 30 May 2015 93,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 71,924 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 51,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,276 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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R444 DAL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R444 DAL, 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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R444 DAL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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