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PN09 UDV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,530 mi
Last recorded165,530 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 UDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 165,530 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 160,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2025 160,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2024 154,974 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 150,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 143,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 143,464 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 140,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2021 140,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2020 138,368 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 138,368 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,545 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 132,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 127,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,904 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 113,904 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,540 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 88,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nail in spare wheel

rear diff flange damp at seal

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 30,893 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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PN09 UDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PN09 UDV, 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 PN09 UDV registered?

PN09 UDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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