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HV09 OPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

307,149 mi
Last recorded307,149 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 307,149 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 306,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 306,446 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2023 302,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 282,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 264,858 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 264,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 250,166 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 250,166 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 235,287 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 235,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 218,472 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 218,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 206,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 190,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 175,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 152,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 129,436 miles

slight play o/s rack end

Fail 3 Jul 2012 94,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,419 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 OPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

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

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