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EY09 RYO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

293,197 mi
Last recorded293,197 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 RYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 293,197 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 285,956 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 285,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 277,094 miles

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

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

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Pass 31 Aug 2023 269,761 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 269,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/step holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 261,944 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 254,606 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 245,753 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 236,880 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 226,662 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 226,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 218,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 210,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 177,298 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 150,894 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 123,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 87,545 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 RYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RYO, 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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EY09 RYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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