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EY09 RRO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,860 mi
Last recorded243,860 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 243,860 miles

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 243,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 233,075 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 233,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 227,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 211,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 205,711 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 205,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 195,726 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 195,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 179,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 150,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,294 miles

O/S/C MARKER LAMP DIM

Pass 15 May 2014 100,932 miles

N/S HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOWER THAN O/S

O/S/F DOOR CKECK STRAP BROKEN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,493 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,697 miles

knock in steering rack

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

knock in steering rack

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

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 RRO 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 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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

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

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