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C3 OMA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer panel corroded

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

Rear surface corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight underbody and outerbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2021 239,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 233,668 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view above swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 231,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear doors corroding

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 231,804 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear doors corroding

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 227,977 miles

Offside mirror insecure

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust clamp insecure

screen cracked

Fail 23 May 2018 227,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside mirror insecure

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

Rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust clamp insecure

screen cracked

Pass 8 May 2017 222,518 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 May 2017 222,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from pump to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from pump to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 182,521 miles

Nearside Front shocker top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc pitted on inner face

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear hub oil seal slight leakage

Fail 31 Oct 2015 181,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front shocker top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc pitted on inner face

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear hub oil seal slight leakage

Pass 5 Sep 2014 148,152 miles

glowplug warning light on dash

nearside front shocked boot damaged slightly

slight corrosion on all discs inside surface

Fail 5 Sep 2014 148,152 miles

Inner Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

glowplug warning light on dash

nearside front shocked boot damaged slightly

slight corrosion on all discs inside surface

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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C3 OMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C3 OMA, 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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C3 OMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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