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SY09 DTF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,676 mi
Last recorded132,676 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 132,676 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 132,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing the centre box and rubbers (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front marker light not working

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,267 miles

inner steering joints slight ware

Fail 26 Jun 2015 92,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

inner steering joints slight ware

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,713 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 77,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,939 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 68,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SY09 DTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY09 DTF, 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 SY09 DTF registered?

SY09 DTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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