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E18 BUS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,941 mi
Last recorded85,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 BUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 83,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,763 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 20,652 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 20,652 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 14,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,806 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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E18 BUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E18 BUS, 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 E18 BUS registered?

E18 BUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is E18 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 BUS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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