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EY09 RPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

281,869 mi
Last recorded281,869 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 281,869 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 276,579 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear revers light not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering wheel damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2025 276,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear revers lights not working

steering wheel damaged

Pass 9 May 2024 275,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door check strap mount is broken @ a post.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2022 273,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2020 258,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 229,962 miles

Central Front Inner Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated low fluid light on (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Lower Registration plate lamp insecure front no plate loose (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 229,962 miles

Central Front Inner Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated low fluid light on (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Lower Registration plate lamp insecure front no plate loose (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too far to the left adjust headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 213,170 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 194,798 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2016 177,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 177,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 160,667 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 12 May 2015 160,664 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW, WITH NO TREAD PATTERN REMAINING

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH OUTER EDGES

Pass 27 May 2014 141,270 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

Fail 27 May 2014 141,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,966 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar link bush play

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,798 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 RPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

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

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