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WU09 HKB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,623 mi
Last recorded219,623 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 219,623 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 219,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 204,705 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2020 204,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2019 186,834 miles

Offside All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 186,834 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 178,356 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 171,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,473 miles

spare tyre tread near limit

Pass 19 Feb 2015 135,569 miles

slight play steering rack both sides

Pass 12 Feb 2014 116,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,497 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,492 miles

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

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 HKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 WU09 HKB, 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 WU09 HKB registered?

WU09 HKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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