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SG09 VNP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,485 mi
Last recorded177,485 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 177,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 177,485 miles

Prop shaft likely to become detached rear uj worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 164,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 164,801 miles

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

Nearside Fuel hose leaking Pipes on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 158,630 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 152,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 146,161 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 145,821 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 140,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 134,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside side loading door exterior door handle missing, unable to open from outside vehicle.

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

Pass 14 May 2014 126,813 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 126,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

spare tyre at 1.6mm

Fail 13 Mar 2013 111,786 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

spare tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,443 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

SG09 VNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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