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RF09 NLG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

333,756 mi
Last recorded333,756 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 NLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 333,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 333,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 216,870 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 211,777 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 211,777 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 200,076 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general condition represents age of the vehcile

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 200,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake warning light on

general condition represents age of the vehcile

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 175,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 123,264 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,164 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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RF09 NLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 RF09 NLG, 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 RF09 NLG registered?

RF09 NLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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