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PB08 REC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

263,517 mi
Last recorded263,517 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB08 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 263,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 234,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 195,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 179,622 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 161,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 152,334 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 147,804 miles

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

Offside Rear upper side light n/w

fuel filter slightly damp

steering rack noisy on lock to lock

Pass 10 Mar 2018 137,745 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,483 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 129,482 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 129,482 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 121,588 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bobbin bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper outline marker light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 121,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bobbin bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper outline marker light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,907 miles

ns wheel arch damaged/incomplete

Fail 16 Jun 2015 113,904 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns middle marker lamp hanging off

ns wheel arch damaged/incomplete

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,804 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,256 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,253 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

n/s/f side repeater light lens missing

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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PB08 REC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc 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 PB08 REC, 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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PB08 REC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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