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EC05 PAN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC05 PAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/ door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 128,437 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 128,437 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 127,428 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged small piece missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door corrosion to bottom edge

Offside Rear wheel corrosion

all brake discs corrosion

both front lower arms surface corrosion

corrosion to offside door step and front outer sill not with in prescribed area

moisture inside nearside headlamp

Fail 12 Jan 2024 127,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged small piece missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door corrosion to bottom edge

Offside Rear wheel corrosion

all brake discs corrosion

both front lower arms surface corrosion

corrosion to offside door step and front outer sill not with in prescribed area

moisture inside nearside headlamp

Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,746 miles

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

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

Offside step excessively corroded, but not in a prescribed area

lots of corrosion but not considered excessive or in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Sep 2021 116,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside step excessively corroded, but not in a prescribed area

lots of corrosion but not considered excessive or in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,220 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 97,217 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,477 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 86,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 78,975 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,705 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked and o/s/r fog lamp cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,124 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,356 miles

front tyres tread depeth on 3.0mm

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,174 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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EC05 PAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EC05 PAN, 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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EC05 PAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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