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WR09 TVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,916 mi
Last recorded126,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 126,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 114,645 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 114,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad indicator illiuminated

Fail 1 Sep 2017 100,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured crossmember (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured crossmember (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 235/65/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad indicator illiuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,353 miles

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 82,353 miles

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,975 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,241 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,240 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,595 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,594 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,857 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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WR09 TVZ 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 50%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

WR09 TVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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