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SP59 TPF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 TPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,814 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,161 miles

both front ball joints slight play

front pipe flexi corroded and weak

steering rack worn and knocking

windscreen chipped

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front ball joints slight play

front pipe flexi corroded and weak

steering rack worn and knocking

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,678 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak at engine

oil leak at rear diff

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak at engine

oil leak at rear diff

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,440 miles

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

oil leak from engine

slight play o,s steering arm.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside 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)

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

oil leak from engine

slight play o,s steering arm.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,459 miles

front brake discs corroded and grooved on inner face

front tyres low and perished

slight play in front steering arms

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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SP59 TPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP59 TPF, 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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SP59 TPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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