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SW09 FUE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,345 mi
Last recorded225,345 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 225,345 miles

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

Offside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 200,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers poor

Pass 23 Nov 2016 194,853 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 194,852 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 180,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warninig light on

front screen scratched and chipped

nearside and offside side repeater lenses damaged

oil leak from rear differential

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 1 Sep 2015 180,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warninig light on

front screen scratched and chipped

nearside and offside side repeater lenses damaged

oil leak from rear differential

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 163,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear valve stem perished

offside side repeater cover missing

slight damage to nearside side repeater cover

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre and tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chip in front screen

Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,497 miles

offside side repeater lens damaged

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2012 136,304 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both side repeater lens damaged.

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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SW09 FUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW09 FUE, 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 SW09 FUE registered?

SW09 FUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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The MOT history for SW09 FUE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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