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R888 GEF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,328 mi
Last recorded203,328 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 GEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 203,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 197,613 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker has slight play sideways movement

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2025 197,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shocker has slight play sideways movement

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2024 186,583 miles

Both blind spot mirrors missing

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Side marker lens missing

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 186,583 miles

Both blind spot mirrors missing

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Side marker lens missing

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

Pass 24 May 2023 183,996 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2023 183,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2022 178,252 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 174,469 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 172,993 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 172,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 161,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 118,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,325 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie-rod. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

internal knock on steering rack / no detectable play

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,450 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,099 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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R888 GEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R888 GEF, 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 R888 GEF registered?

R888 GEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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