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RA09 MHY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,307 mi
Last recorded152,307 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA09 MHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 152,307 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough

Fail 30 Sep 2015 152,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough

Pass 3 Sep 2014 147,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 146,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 146,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 119,574 miles

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

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

slight play in both front inner rack ends

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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RA09 MHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RA09 MHY, 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 RA09 MHY registered?

RA09 MHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is RA09 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA09 MHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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