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R28 NRL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

132,238 mi
Last recorded132,238 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 NRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 132,238 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 132,328 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 125,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,657 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 119,607 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 118,696 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,733 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 113,733 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,134 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,224 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 101,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,189 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 96,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,161 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 92,159 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 86,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,024 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 77,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,755 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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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R28 NRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 R28 NRL, 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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R28 NRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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