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AU09 OYL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,187 mi
Last recorded208,187 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 208,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 193,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2016 171,185 miles

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

Nearside seat belt stock incomplete (casing broken)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 171,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside seat belt stock incomplete (casing broken)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Apr 2015 151,965 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT STALK COVER INCOMPLETE

O/S/R SHOCKER DUST COVER CORRODED AWAY

Fail 22 Apr 2015 151,965 miles

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

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

ENGIN E OIL LEAK

N/S/F SEAT BELT STALK COVER INCOMPLETE

O/S/R SHOCKER DUST COVER CORRODED AWAY

Fail 8 Apr 2015 151,061 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear shocker cover/sleeve insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2015 151,061 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear shocker cover/sleeve insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,892 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 128,892 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,376 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,442 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 OYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYL, 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 AU09 OYL registered?

AU09 OYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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