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SK09 MDU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 135,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 135,528 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator On front axle (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear axle differential pan porous and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,521 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 109,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear from flexy hose to brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear from flexy hose to brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing on outer and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 103,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,311 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working Nearside front & rear marker lamps. (4.2.1 (a))

Outline marker lamp not working Offside rear. (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside & Offside rear lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake insufficient reserve travel.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,354 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 82,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle/D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage At middle panel. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage At rear panel. (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front@30%. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,357 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear @42%. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven Front app slow. (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,032 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort little effort with it locking up if rotated backwards (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,808 miles

Front bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Apr 2015 59,808 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,544 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,471 miles

Diff flange seal leaking oil

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 22 Apr 2013 44,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Diff flange seal leaking oil

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 1 May 2012 33,922 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 MDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

SK09 MDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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