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SK09 EBD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,388 mi
Last recorded181,388 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 181,388 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight under body corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 176,186 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 176,184 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 171,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 167,925 miles

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

under body slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 167,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Both (1.1.11 (c))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 164,091 miles

slight play in both front track rod ends + shockers have slight mist + slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 161,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 144,148 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 144,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 144,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 124,250 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 124,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,645 miles

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,121 miles

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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SK09 EBD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 SK09 EBD, 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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SK09 EBD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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