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EY09 RRU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,700 mi
Last recorded236,700 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 236,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 225,448 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 225,448 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 210,398 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 210,398 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 190,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 176,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes just meet requirements

parking brake just meets requierments

Fail 13 Oct 2017 176,802 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes just meet requirements

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

parking brake just meets requierments

Pass 16 Jun 2017 176,618 miles

CUTS IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 176,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. LATCH IS OF THE WRONG TYPE (5.1.1)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

CUTS IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,415 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STRUT GAITERS MISSING

N/S/F SEAT BELT CLASP INCORRECTLY FITTED WITH RELEASE BUTTON FACING INWARDS

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PLAY IN O/S/F STRUT

Pass 17 Jun 2015 116,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,660 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,058 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,597 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 RRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

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

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