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EO09 FHU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,458 mi
Last recorded247,458 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 247,458 miles

Nearside Sliding door has corrosion on lower bottom

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 247,458 miles

Nearside Sliding door has corrosion on lower bottom

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 240,476 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2021 240,476 miles

Rear differential leaking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 230,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 222,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 209,090 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 209,090 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 199,822 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 191,831 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 191,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate obscured cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 174,570 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

play in both front lower ball joints

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 26 Nov 2014 154,170 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 154,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,787 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,519 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 3 May 2012 72,958 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush slight wear

o/s side repeater lens damaged

Fail 1 May 2012 72,946 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar bush slight wear

o/s side repeater lens damaged

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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EO09 FHU 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 66.7%.

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 EO09 FHU, 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 EO09 FHU registered?

EO09 FHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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The MOT history for EO09 FHU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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