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JRO 488

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,481 mi
Last recorded46,481 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 488
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 46,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 44,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 40,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 36,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,506 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,129 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,103 miles

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

nearside indicator mirror light damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2017 28,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,914 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 22,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,834 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 17,830 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front indicator side repeater lens broken

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,233 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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JRO 488 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver 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 JRO 488, 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 JRO 488 registered?

JRO 488 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is JRO 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 488 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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