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R300 SLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,695 mi
Last recorded44,695 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 SLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,944 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,570 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 42,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,908 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 May 2019 37,318 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,475 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,819 miles

Nearside steering gaiter has a slight mist of oil

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,856 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R300 SLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R300 SLO, 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 R300 SLO registered?

R300 SLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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