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EY09 RPX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,590 mi
Last recorded215,590 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 215,590 miles

Nearside Front drivers step corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside damage to full side of vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2020 212,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front drivers step corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside damage to full side of vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2019 194,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body not fully secure near side front wing and grill loose (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 181,340 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 181,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 170,064 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 142,790 miles

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

unable to test emissions

Fail 4 May 2016 142,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

unable to test emissions

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,816 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 77,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,607 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 48,594 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r anti roll bar link wear in bush

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,282 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 RPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

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

Is EY09 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 RPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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