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SG09 VKT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

261,498 mi
Last recorded261,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 261,498 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 254,858 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 254,858 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 245,079 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 245,079 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 234,516 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 234,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

body slightly corroded

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2017 229,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 224,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 203,726 miles

both front steering arms slightplay

Fail 20 Feb 2014 174,978 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 174,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 144,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 144,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 114,361 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,361 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG09 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

SG09 VKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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