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WR09 TVO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

326,674 mi
Last recorded326,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 TVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 326,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 320,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 298,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 298,827 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken and shape edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolt nuts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 286,499 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split

eml on

u bolts possible need tightening

Pass 15 Feb 2017 282,179 miles

n/s/r pads wearing

o/s/r tyre wearing

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f shock and rack arms

uplift in lower ball jpoints

Fail 15 Feb 2017 282,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

n/s/r pads wearing

o/s/r tyre wearing

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f shock and rack arms

uplift in lower ball jpoints

Pass 4 Feb 2016 273,158 miles

eml light on

number plate lights condition

o/s/r reflector condition

oil leak

oil leak

slight play in rack arms

u bolts require checking

up lift in lower ball joints

Fail 4 Feb 2016 273,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

eml light on

number plate lights condition

o/s/r reflector condition

oil leak

oil leak

slight play in rack arms

u bolts require checking

up lift in lower ball joints

Pass 31 May 2014 257,448 miles

oil leak

play in rack arms

Fail 28 May 2014 257,418 miles

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

oil leak

play in rack arms

Pass 16 May 2013 230,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 177,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 175,524 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads and discs in poor condition

slight play n/s rack

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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WR09 TVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR09 TVO, 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 WR09 TVO registered?

WR09 TVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is WR09 TVO safe to buy?

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