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TH53 GES

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

337,029 mi
Last recorded337,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH53 GES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 337,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 337,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 334,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 331,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 331,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 326,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 321,837 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 313,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 312,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Sep 2019 312,251 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2018 291,626 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Sep 2018 291,621 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 265,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 265,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 246,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 230,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Sep 2015 230,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Oct 2014 211,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 211,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 180,040 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 180,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 124,041 miles

offside floor damaged

offside rear marker light not working

offside sill damaged

spare wheel carrier loose

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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TH53 GES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TH53 GES, 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 TH53 GES registered?

TH53 GES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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