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WU09 HHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

243,180 mi
Last recorded243,180 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 HHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 243,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 243,141 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 215,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside door slightly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

brake anti slip slightly worn

steering inner joints slight movement

Fail 1 May 2018 213,992 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working body lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front steering inner joints slight movement

Nearside door slightly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

brake wear lamp illuminating

front brake anti slip slightly worn

Pass 2 May 2017 186,361 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen slight scratch

oil leak

slight movement steering inner joints

Fail 25 Apr 2017 185,831 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen slight scratch

oil leak

slight movement steering inner joints

Pass 25 Apr 2016 157,841 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 25 Apr 2016 157,841 miles

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2015 144,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 120,301 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 120,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,577 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,185 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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WU09 HHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU09 HHJ, 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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WU09 HHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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