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DA09 RTO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

179,544 mi
Last recorded179,544 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 179,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 176,675 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 173,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 169,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 158,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 150,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 135,532 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,439 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,574 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,825 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 45,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 RTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA09 RTO registered?

DA09 RTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is DA09 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA09 RTO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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