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OO05 DJD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

289,507 mi
Last recorded289,507 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 DJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 289,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint lift/play nearly exceeding limit of 3mm. Please replace at next earliest convenience. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 283,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 283,378 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 276,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp cover damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2023 276,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp cover damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 268,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wear in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 267,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wear in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear side marker light n/w

Pass 7 Oct 2021 254,141 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 254,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2020 247,269 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in o/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 247,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 227,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 209,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 186,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 155,288 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 128,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 13,136 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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OO05 DJD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OO05 DJD, 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 OO05 DJD registered?

OO05 DJD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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