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EY09 RXV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,615 mi
Last recorded124,615 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,615 miles

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Side quarter window broken. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusty on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise attention (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort only just passed test advise attention (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front side marker light n/w

o/s front side marker light loose in fitting

Pass 6 Jan 2020 123,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,012 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 121,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,737 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s lower body damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,381 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,573 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,354 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 RXV 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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

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

Is EY09 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 RXV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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