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X28 MRC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

335,540 mi
Last recorded335,540 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 335,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 305,729 miles

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

x 2 side marker lights inoprative

Fail 4 Oct 2019 305,721 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 x side marker lights inoprative

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 269,241 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 269,241 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 224,928 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 20 Apr 2017 201,803 miles

Both rear tyre treads on 3mm

Slight play in both front wheels

Fail 20 Apr 2017 201,803 miles

Both rear tyre treads on 3mm

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in both front wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2016 181,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack slight play

Offside Front Steering rack slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2016 181,168 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack slight play

Offside Front Steering rack slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,287 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,607 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 20,607 miles

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

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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X28 MRC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X28 MRC, 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 X28 MRC registered?

X28 MRC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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