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EY09 RXX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

300,959 mi
Last recorded300,959 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 300,959 miles

Nearside Rear door corroded

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

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

body corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2022 300,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

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

body corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2021 300,940 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 292,102 miles

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

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 173,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

slight body corrosion all around.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 283,043 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

slight body corrosion all around.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 256,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 252,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 230,775 miles

Front Number plate De-laminated but unlikley to be Mis-read.

Nearside Front Slight bind in brake

Fail 20 Aug 2015 230,775 miles

Front Number plate De-laminated but unlikley to be Mis-read.

Nearside Front Slight bind in brake

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 193,927 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 193,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 163,042 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 127,446 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 RXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

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

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