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WV09 NSE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

283,166 mi
Last recorded283,166 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 NSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 283,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 283,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 268,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 255,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 242,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 229,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 229,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 211,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Fail 30 Mar 2019 211,328 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 31 Mar 2018 196,399 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 196,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 181,398 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 181,398 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 169,977 miles

dyferential oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 169,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

dyferential oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 160,115 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 160,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 155,611 miles

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

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

both wing mirror slightly damage

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,364 miles

Both side repeaters - lens missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear No. plate mounting plate bent/damaged.

Rear tyres, low tread.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 126,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 94,569 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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WV09 NSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV09 NSE, 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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WV09 NSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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