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DA09 RTV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

231,367 mi
Last recorded231,367 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 231,367 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 228,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 211,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 194,238 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 178,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear stabiliser link lower bush worn / play

Fail 1 Feb 2022 178,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear stabiliser link lower bush worn / play

Pass 23 Feb 2021 165,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose capping covered in tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lense is cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 165,600 miles

Offside Rear lense is cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose capping covered in tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 149,486 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,928 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,512 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,035 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,029 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 RTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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