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J16 RYC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,117 mi
Last recorded68,117 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,117 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 61,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,238 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 60,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Park brake efficiency only 17%, offside low.

Pass 12 May 2023 60,004 miles

exhaust tail pipe clamps worn

Fail 11 May 2023 59,997 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe clamps worn

Pass 9 May 2022 55,684 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2021 51,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,963 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 46,963 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 40,168 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 36,519 miles

front disc inner faces corroding

headlamps condensated

Pass 12 May 2017 32,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 24,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,852 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,852 miles

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

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

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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J16 RYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J16 RYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J16 RYC registered?

J16 RYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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The MOT history for J16 RYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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