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VU09 DZV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,462 mi
Last recorded177,462 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 177,462 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 177,425 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play o/s rack/end

Pass 17 Apr 2018 167,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 135,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 124,030 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,597 miles

Seven pin adapter has been fitted to thirteen pin socket,this does not operate the trailer lights as intended but cannot be removed without tools to check thirteen pin socket!

Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seven pin adapter has been fitted to thirteen pin socket,this does not operate the trailer lights as intended but cannot be removed without tools to check thirteen pin socket!

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,094 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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VU09 DZV 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 VU09 DZV, 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 VU09 DZV registered?

VU09 DZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 DZV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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