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EY09 RTU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

273,420 mi
Last recorded273,420 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 273,420 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 273,447 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 273,439 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker lamp not working

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

Offside Rear side marker lamp not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

driver side door catch strap not working

Pass 10 Jan 2020 197,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 181,304 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 181,300 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre sidemarker (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 162,879 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 157,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 145,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 116,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 79,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 RTU 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 84.6%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

EY09 RTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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The MOT history for EY09 RTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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