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WU09 HMH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

488,151 mi
Last recorded488,151 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 488,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side markers broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side marker lights broken

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

Fail 8 May 2019 488,150 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside side marker lights broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside side markers broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 468,742 miles

Offside door check strap broken

Fail 17 Apr 2018 468,730 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside door check strap broken

Pass 27 Apr 2017 419,424 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 419,424 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 378,105 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 376,766 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 322,265 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 236,503 miles

Exhaust emits white smoke

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside side marker inop

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

Offside front door check strap broken

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 236,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits white smoke

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside side marker inop

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

Offside front door check strap broken

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 157,584 miles

EML on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 142,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 141,820 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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 HMH 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 57.1%.

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 HMH, 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 HMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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