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J700 HOY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,857 mi
Last recorded75,857 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,857 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,270 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 72,270 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,790 miles

cooking gas tank corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,661 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,678 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,960 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 63,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,018 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,222 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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J700 HOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 J700 HOY, 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 J700 HOY registered?

J700 HOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is J700 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 HOY 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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