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R600 RPB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

247,314 mi
Last recorded247,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 RPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 247,314 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides step and inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking lever almost no reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2022 227,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 226,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 200,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 200,286 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 168,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable n/ s and o/s (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,470 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front outer (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front outer (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 135,204 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail init

Fail 16 Mar 2017 135,035 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail init

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,323 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,671 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 102,671 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,911 miles

wipers slightly 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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R600 RPB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R600 RPB, 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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R600 RPB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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