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AE09 TEC

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,688 mi
Last recorded152,688 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter144,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 TEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 152,688 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 152,688 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,603 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 145,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 140,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,045 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

n/s cab inner sill corroded/holed

Pass 10 Sep 2020 130,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot heavily corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 130,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot heavily corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 124,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 124,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,970 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))

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

engine under cross member damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,970 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working 1 not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working 1 x not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) 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))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine under cross member damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,432 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component oil overfilled (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 111,432 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component oil overfilled (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,502 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,515 miles

Nearside n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s side marker inop

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,897 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,896 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,410 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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AE09 TEC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 144,569 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 AE09 TEC, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE09 TEC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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