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JJ54 UDS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Pink Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,158 mi
Last recorded162,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ54 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 162,158 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror indicator lense damaged

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside perishing (5.3.2 (c))

unable to see rear brakes

Fail 29 Jul 2026 162,158 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror indicator lense damaged

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

unable to see rear brakes

Pass 2 May 2025 160,889 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 160,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 excessive zero drift (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 152,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 147,952 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains [slightly] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 147,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains [slightly] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 147,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.75 vs 0.6 max (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,178 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 144,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter wet suspect leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 144,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit = 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter wet suspect leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 139,641 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 134,387 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 134,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,125 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 125,125 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,993 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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JJ54 UDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Pink with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JJ54 UDS, 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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JJ54 UDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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