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EY09 RXL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

288,377 mi
Last recorded288,377 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 288,377 miles

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

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

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

body damage

o/s inner rack joint

slight chip in screen

Fail 8 Apr 2022 288,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side bit low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side really low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

body damage

o/s inner rack joint

slight chip in screen

Pass 12 Apr 2021 271,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 258,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s bumper damage

o/s innerack joint slight play

rear handbrakes just mett

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 236,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 236,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn chalked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'u' shaped bush, chalked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush chalked yellow (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn chalked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'u' shaped bush, chalked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 228,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 199,634 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 168,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 150,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 126,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 87,594 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 RXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

EY09 RXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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