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WP09 SPV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,982 mi
Last recorded171,982 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 SPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 171,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear multi spring miss aligned

fuel tank wet but no sign of leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 150,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake effort only just met requirments at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,830 miles

Adv both mirror repeater lamp lenses missing......

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting worn on inner track...... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting worn on inner track..... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 129,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both rear lamps missing and inop.... (1.1.C.1d)

Adv both mirror repeater lamp lenses missing......

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting worn on inner track...... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting worn on inner track..... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,308 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened shock very weak (2.4.G.1)

brake warning lamp showing on dash

Fail 2 Nov 2015 107,308 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side marker lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick badly worn metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick badly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault showing on dash (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened shock very weak (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

brake warning lamp showing on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 22 Aug 2013 57,647 miles

N/S indicator repeater lens cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,015 miles

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

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 SPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPV, 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 WP09 SPV registered?

WP09 SPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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