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M500 MBS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,149 mi
Last recorded125,149 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 125,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2025 125,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,337 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 123,987 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 123,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,193 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 123,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,260 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,858 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,659 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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M500 MBS 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 73.7%.

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 M500 MBS, 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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M500 MBS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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