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EY09 RJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,313 mi
Last recorded197,313 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 197,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 191,125 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 191,125 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 186,921 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 179,956 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 179,956 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 164,981 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 164,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has free play

Pass 7 Jul 2015 137,139 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/f wiper deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2014 123,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,797 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EY09 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

EY09 RJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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