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SG09 VFP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,098 mi
Last recorded158,098 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 158,098 miles

Front Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

door is rusted

under the body has corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 153,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 153,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 153,630 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear door rusty from bottom

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,436 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 140,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 140,422 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 133,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door excessively corroded but wont cause harm

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 133,247 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet not opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door excessively corroded but wont cause harm

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 129,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 125,022 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 125,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,014 miles

Under side brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Feb 2018 124,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber(top mount) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount(floor) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber (top mount) (2.4.A.3)

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

Under side brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 120,617 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

trailer socket faulty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,712 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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SG09 VFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SG09 VFP, 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 SG09 VFP registered?

SG09 VFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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