MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front tyre cut to cords
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front tyre cut to cords
Offside side markers not working
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN09 BGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VN09 BGU, 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 VN09 BGU registered?
VN09 BGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 July 2009.
Is VN09 BGU safe to buy?
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