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EY09 RPV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,565 mi
Last recorded53,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 RPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,565 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,943 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 37,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,514 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,783 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 RPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

EY09 RPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is EY09 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 RPV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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