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RJ09 GWE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

196,304 mi
Last recorded196,304 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 196,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 193,610 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 190,860 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 190,860 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 186,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 184,548 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 176,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 171,043 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 162,277 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 159,564 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 140,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 114,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 103,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 72,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 42,388 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 14,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,839 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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RJ09 GWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RJ09 GWE, 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 RJ09 GWE registered?

RJ09 GWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 GWE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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