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SH58 RBF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 RBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear stop plat form corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 125,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear stop plat form corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 125,591 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust separated from flexi unable to complete emmisions test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped front end (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear prop shaft dohnut rubber split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear diff seal leaking

rear step platform corroded and weakened advise replace

Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 100,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,685 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 100,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,123 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi section insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear b.pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,549 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,392 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 89,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side repeater (4.2.1 (a))

Offside All position lamps not working side markers (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

two of three n/s side marker lights

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,954 miles

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

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective lever siezed (3.5.1m)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

two of three n/s side marker lights

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,322 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Dec 2015 63,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,808 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,715 miles

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

Slight play in o/s/f track rod

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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SH58 RBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SH58 RBF, 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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SH58 RBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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