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TRZ 6500

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,235 mi
Last recorded212,235 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRZ 6500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 212,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 205,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drivers step , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area , marked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both , very noticeable ()

Power steering heavy during lock to lock test

Fail 19 Apr 2022 205,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drivers step , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area , marked

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both , very noticeable ()

Power steering heavy during lock to lock test

Pass 13 Sep 2019 199,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both , very noticeable ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 199,728 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both , very noticeable ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 193,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 180,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 162,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 141,558 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 122,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,832 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,469 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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TRZ 6500 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TRZ 6500, 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 TRZ 6500 registered?

TRZ 6500 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is TRZ 6500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRZ 6500 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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