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DA09 RRU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 108,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 100,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,062 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 84,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,620 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step corroded on edge but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected shocker unit (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step corroded on edge but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,764 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2021 77,761 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,596 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 75,592 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,879 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 71,875 miles

Offside Position lamp not working middle side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

bad oil leek at rear dif

hand brake travel too high and rears need ajusting

Fail 26 Jul 2018 65,504 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover missing (4.7.1 (a))

bad oil leek at rear dif

hand brake travel too high and rears need ajusting

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,628 miles

Diff leaking transmission fluid

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 52,625 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and worse at centre (3.6.B.2c)

Diff leaking transmission fluid

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror indicator cover damaged

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,285 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RRU, 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 DA09 RRU registered?

DA09 RRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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