MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,538 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp missing middle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside steering rack arm inner joint has slight play
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside steering rack arm inner joint has play
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside steering rack arm inner joint has slight play
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside steering rack arm inner joint has play
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
some play in the n/s & o/s/f bottom ball joints
very heavy knock from inside the steering rack
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
some play in the n/s & o/s/f bottom ball joints
very heavy knock from inside the steering rack
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB09 VRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SB09 VRG, 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 SB09 VRG registered?
SB09 VRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2009.
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