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EY09 RJO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,410 mi
Last recorded219,410 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 219,410 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 219,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 217,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 217,390 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 203,881 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2020 197,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 191,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 183,454 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 183,454 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 174,123 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 166,101 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 160,201 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 152,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 152,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 135,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,990 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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EY09 RJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY09 RJO, 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 EY09 RJO registered?

EY09 RJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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