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HJ08 ACJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,605 mi
Last recorded175,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 ACJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 175,605 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 175,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 175,605 miles

Test class changed from 7 to 4 as vehicle has been converted in to a camper van which meets all criteria.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 175,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 175,334 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 164,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S and N/S front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 164,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S and N/S front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 162,541 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides d bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge 2356516c

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 162,541 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides d bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp worn/loose/rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge 2356516c

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 159,077 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 159,077 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding brakes binding after handbrake used/tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Joint not pushed into suspension arm properly, also "lock nut" not on far enough to lock/work (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,020 miles

slight play in both track rods

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 113,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,664 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 87,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 87,445 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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HJ08 ACJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ08 ACJ, 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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HJ08 ACJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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