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VU09 EBL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

255,641 mi
Last recorded255,641 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 255,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2016 255,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 228,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 203,076 miles

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

windscreen has large crack but not withing drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Mar 2013 188,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

near side mirror repeater lens broken.

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 187,887 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

near side mirror repeater lens broken.

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

off side marker lights not working.

Fail 8 May 2012 151,544 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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)

handbrake travel is long.

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 8 May 2012 151,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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)

handbrake travel is long.

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 143,895 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 EBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VU09 EBL, 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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VU09 EBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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