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WA09 GZF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,677 mi
Last recorded213,677 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 GZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 213,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 213,672 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system OS Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 213,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

NS body trim insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

pro-shaft bearing noisy

Fail 23 Apr 2020 213,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

NS body trim insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

pro-shaft bearing noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2020 213,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside body trim slightly insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rear mount broken

play in steering column

prop shaft rear steady bearing noisy

Pass 24 May 2018 203,973 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2018 203,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Nearside low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 195,903 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 184,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 184,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 171,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,222 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 114,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,968 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs worn

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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WA09 GZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA09 GZF, 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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WA09 GZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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