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EY09 RVK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,220 mi
Last recorded162,220 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 162,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pan wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, in anti-roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 162,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pan wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, in anti-roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 159,083 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges, both sides

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff casing corroded, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 149,442 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,844 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 143,844 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both rear tyres are perished on the outer sidewall.

engine has a slight oil leak.

reaqr differential has a slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 136,570 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 136,569 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 132,405 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 132,400 miles

Towbar attachment defective Towball fitted to rear step (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,324 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 127,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,780 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,936 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,721 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 RVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

EY09 RVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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