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TKZ 433

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,863 mi
Last recorded102,863 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKZ 433
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 223,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 223,158 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 223,132 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 221,477 miles

slight damage to offside rear of body.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 221,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to offside rear of body.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 216,210 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 212,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 208,920 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 208,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 208,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 197,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 165,253 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 132,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,169 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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TKZ 433 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TKZ 433, 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 TKZ 433 registered?

TKZ 433 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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