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SK09 MBX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,454 mi
Last recorded193,454 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 193,454 miles

Nearside centre side marker lens missing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 183,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 183,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside 2nd side marker light inop

Pass 22 Mar 2016 172,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

foreign object in nearside front tyre

foreign object in offside front tyre

foreign object in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 172,460 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

foreign object in nearside front tyre

foreign object in offside front tyre

foreign object in offside rear tyre

nearside 3rd side marker light inop

Pass 24 Mar 2015 159,317 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 159,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 147,391 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 147,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 137,002 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 118,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 118,745 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

slight play in both front track rods

propshaft centre bearing excessive play

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 MBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MBX, 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 SK09 MBX registered?

SK09 MBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is SK09 MBX safe to buy?

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