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HV09 OPX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,270 mi
Last recorded210,270 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 OPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 210,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 210,073 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 208,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 207,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 207,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 205,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 204,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 200,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 188,546 miles

rear mud guards not fitted

side marker lights not wired in

Pass 6 Jun 2017 177,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear mud guards missing

Fail 6 Jun 2017 177,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear mud guards missing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 171,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 169,620 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s lower wing mirror glass loose

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Jul 2014 148,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 126,561 miles

n/s wide-angle mirror glass missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 126,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wide-angle mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,549 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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HV09 OPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV09 OPX, 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 HV09 OPX registered?

HV09 OPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is HV09 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 OPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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