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WP09 CEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

327,711 mi
Last recorded327,711 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 327,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 327,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 300,319 miles

Both front brake discs appear to be worn below manufacturers minimum thickness.

Centre prop bearing rubber mounting excessively worn.

Slight knocking noise from steering rack.

Fail 15 Jul 2017 300,319 miles

Both front brake discs appear to be worn below manufacturers minimum thickness.

Centre prop bearing rubber mounting excessively worn.

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

Slight knocking noise from steering rack.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 273,747 miles

Offside slight play in o/s steering rack drum stick

Fail 5 Aug 2016 273,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f shock absorber has major oil leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure n/s head lamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r tie bar link has excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working n/s number plate light not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s/r bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside slight play in o/s steering rack drum stick

Pass 15 Jul 2015 230,291 miles

nearside wide angle mirror missing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 230,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside wide angle mirror missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 191,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 147,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 111,118 miles

front pads look low

little reserve travel handbrake

play front bottom balljoints

slight play front wheelbearings

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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WP09 CEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP09 CEJ, 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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WP09 CEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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