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DA09 RUW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

343,484 mi
Last recorded343,484 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 343,484 miles

Rear shock absorbers deteriorated.

Pass 5 Nov 2024 331,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 323,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 316,186 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 316,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under chassis leg marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working forward most light on body (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Dropside damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under chassis leg marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working forward most light on side of body (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working rear most light on body (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front lower plastic bumper cover damaged in 2 places

Nearside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp insecure rear most light on body (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear pick up body floor damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2021 304,811 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner ball ends ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes require attention (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover in poor condition

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front damage to mirror light lens

body floor in poor condition damaged 3 areas

both n/side & o/side side boards hinges one each side damaged require attention

Fail 11 Oct 2021 304,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working above road wheel (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached above road wheel (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner ball ends ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes require attention (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover in poor condition

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front damage to mirror light lens

body floor in poor condition damaged 3 areas

both n/side & o/side side boards hinges one each side damaged require attention

Pass 9 Oct 2020 295,630 miles

Drivers seat damaged

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 295,626 miles

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

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

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

Drivers seat damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 281,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 281,853 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 271,692 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 271,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 262,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 262,508 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 253,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 253,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 244,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 244,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 236,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 227,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side mudguard damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2013 227,736 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side mudguard damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2012 221,006 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 221,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 RUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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