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W16 RAR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

289,087 mi
Last recorded289,087 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 RAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 289,087 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 282,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 184,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at centre (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 184,996 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 162,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 162,301 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECTLY SPACED (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECTLY SPACED (0.1 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2017 144,694 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 144,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front side marker

Nearside Rear side marker

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 124,640 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush osr antiroll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front to rear brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

Offside radiator coolant pipe imminent failure

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,114 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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W16 RAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W16 RAR, 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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W16 RAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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