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R33 RNR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,458 mi
Last recorded81,458 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 RNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 81,458 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 81,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,316 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 71,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,861 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 65,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,377 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 56,377 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,339 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 46,337 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,084 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,084 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,235 miles

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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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R33 RNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R33 RNR, 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 R33 RNR registered?

R33 RNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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