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DA09 RPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,991 mi
Last recorded210,991 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 RPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 210,991 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

OFFSIDE PANEL SHOWING SIGN OF CORROSION REAR DOOR SHOWING CORROSION NEARSIDE PANE CORROSION BUT NOT AFFECTING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

Fail 5 Nov 2020 210,991 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

OFFSIDE PANEL SHOWING SIGN OF CORROSION REAR DOOR SHOWING CORROSION NEARSIDE PANE CORROSION BUT NOT AFFECTING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

Offside Lower Position lamp missing MIDDLE PANEL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 190,262 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 168,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 152,642 miles

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired BOTH SIDES (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 152,642 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired BOTH SIDES (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 111,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,647 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,815 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 80,815 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,705 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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DA09 RPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DA09 RPU, 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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DA09 RPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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