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SG09 VHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,378 mi
Last recorded182,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 182,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U Bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 180,060 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 175,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 174,975 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 143,284 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,689 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link and D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s to brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 105,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link and D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s to brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,964 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,273 miles

trailer socket faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 48,849 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SG09 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

SG09 VHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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