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BO55 VEA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,240 mi
Last recorded154,240 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 154,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside side door bottom corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 153,398 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside sill heavily corroded

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 153,389 miles

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

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

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Sliding door inoperative but secure

Offside Front 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))

Offside Sill heavily corroded not affecting structure of any other components

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 150,607 miles

Lower under body covered in under seal

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

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes rear covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,027 miles

Front slight rocking/wear in both front shock absorber shafts

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

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

Nearside Lower all nearside outer sill panel corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower offside front outer sill panel corroded

handbrake lever travel high possible adjustment required

Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,410 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 142,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust lamp broken

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 142,196 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust lamp broken

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 139,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers door heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 139,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers door heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,082 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has slight movement not leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2017 131,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has slight movement not leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 128,751 miles

unable to take smoke reading rev limiter fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,745 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,472 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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BO55 VEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BO55 VEA, 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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BO55 VEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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