MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts underside, rubbing on propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door side loading door (6.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (NO HAND BRAKE) (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (EXCESSIVE SMOKE) (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both half shafts slightly wheping oil.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both half shafts slightly wheping oil.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EY09 RPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RPU, 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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EY09 RPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 August 2009.
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