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SG09 VKX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,814 mi
Last recorded219,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 219,814 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides shock glands (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 219,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides shock glands (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 217,624 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 217,617 miles

Central Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both sides (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 215,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

body corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2017 215,383 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

body corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2016 208,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shocks deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 208,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shocks deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 192,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 179,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 164,536 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 164,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 132,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 VKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

SG09 VKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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