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EY09 RXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,382 mi
Last recorded136,382 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 136,382 miles

Offside rear anti roll linkage bush has developed play

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

Various body damage

Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,626 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside rear anti roll linkage bush worn has developed play

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

Reverse light not working

Various body damage

Pass 9 Jan 2021 124,398 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Centre brake light not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Various body damage

Pass 11 Jan 2020 114,993 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Fail 9 Jan 2020 114,959 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Pass 5 Jan 2019 103,277 miles

Nearside rear reverse light not working

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Offside centre side marker lamp not working

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2017
Pass 4 May 2016 81,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 81,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,366 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,356 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 60,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,532 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 47,111 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 47,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,073 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 RXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

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

Is EY09 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 RXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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