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EF09 UDJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,681 mi
Last recorded152,681 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 UDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 152,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside blind spot mirror missing

crack in windscreen

various surface rust on body and suspension

Fail 21 Oct 2025 152,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside blind spot mirror missing

crack in windscreen

various surface rust on body and suspension

Pass 17 Oct 2024 146,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,001 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,071 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 129,071 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,818 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 106,862 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,701 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 105,701 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,039 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,339 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s/r tyre low tread depth

slight play in o/s/f steering

Fail 18 Jul 2013 59,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mobile phone holder removed from windscreen

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,177 miles

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

mobile phone holder removed from windscreen

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,762 miles

N/S/Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EF09 UDJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF09 UDJ, 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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EF09 UDJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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