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VO09 VFN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,929 mi
Last recorded140,929 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 140,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,596 miles

Nearside Front wiper blades not cleaning straight away

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,850 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 97,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 97,381 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake pad getting low more then other side

Offside marker adrift and clip broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2015 75,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 75,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,185 miles

windscreen damaged outside zone (a) but not seriously affecting veiw

Pass 1 May 2013 55,411 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 41,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VFN 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 80%.

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 VO09 VFN, 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 VO09 VFN registered?

VO09 VFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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