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VO09 VEY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

303,178 mi
Last recorded303,178 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 303,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 303,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 282,144 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 282,144 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 239,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 228,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 228,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play new ball joint recommend on max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play new ball joint recommend on max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock on steering

Fail 19 Jun 2018 228,660 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play new ball joint recommend on max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play new ball joint recommend on max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 228,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front blades smear screen

n/s marker lights not working

o/s centre marker light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 227,443 miles

Bonnet catch stiff to operate

E.M.L light on

Engine oil level high

Near side and off side panel lights not working

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Stone chip outside swept area

Fail 21 Jun 2016 227,438 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Bonnet catch stiff to operate

E.M.L light on

Engine oil level high

Near side and off side panel lights not working

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Stone chip outside swept area

Pass 26 Jun 2015 225,506 miles

N/s wiper blade slight smear on operation

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 205,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 205,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 127,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in n/s & o/s inner joint area of steering rack - n/s close to excessive.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 127,697 miles

Play in n/s & o/s inner joint area of steering rack - n/s close to excessive.

Pass 23 May 2012 93,886 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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VO09 VEY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO09 VEY, 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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VO09 VEY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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