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AU09 OYB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,410 mi
Last recorded225,410 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 225,410 miles

Central Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 222,416 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

outer body panels corroded

sills corroded inner/outer

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2023 217,447 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 210,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 202,120 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 202,120 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 197,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 191,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 182,949 miles

slight play in both ball joints

Fail 30 Oct 2018 182,939 miles

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight play in both ball joints

Fail 23 Oct 2018 182,898 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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Pass 26 Oct 2017 172,335 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 172,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 156,550 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 132,718 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,211 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 87,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYB, 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 OYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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