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AU09 OYC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,046 mi
Last recorded175,046 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 175,046 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 174,984 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 166,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement with internals of both front shock absorbers advise replacing

Fail 12 May 2022 166,477 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement with internals of both front shock absorbers advise replacing

Pass 16 Mar 2021 147,588 miles

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

slight movement with internals of both front shock absorbers advise replacing

Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 125,200 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 125,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,507 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 112,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under engine top cover (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking back of engine under top cover (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,936 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,935 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

most underside components unable to inspect as coated in mud

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,591 miles

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

n/s repeater lens cracked

slight cracking to all tyre valve stem bases

Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,591 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s repeater lens cracked

slight cracking to all tyre valve stem bases

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,084 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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AU09 OYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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