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AU09 OXL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

210,323 mi
Last recorded210,323 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 210,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside body panel corroded

Offside body panels corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 210,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside body panel corroded

Offside body panels corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 210,272 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 210,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 207,086 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 207,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe corroded yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 204,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Nearside and both rear loading doors badly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 204,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside and both rear loading doors badly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 201,333 miles

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

Nearside and rear loading doors badly corroded

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 201,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside and rear loading doors badly corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 197,126 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 197,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 191,431 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 179,217 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Light scratches to centre of screen but not obscuring drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 179,217 miles

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Light scratches to centre of screen but not obscuring drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 166,281 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator whitened

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 166,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Indicator whitened

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 149,149 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 148,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 131,195 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight binding O/S front brake

Fail 3 Feb 2015 131,111 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight binding O/S front brake

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,089 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AU09 OXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU09 OXL, 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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AU09 OXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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