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RO09 BYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,752 mi
Last recorded150,752 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 BYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 150,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 149,433 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 148,652 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 147,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake backing plates corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 147,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear park brake effort reading lower than nearside but met requirements

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlight slightly loose but not insecure

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

slight condensation inside offside rear light lens

slight corrosion in both rear brake back plates

slight play in nearside front and offside front shock absorber shafts

Pass 26 Jan 2021 146,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

slight condensation inside offside rear light lens

slight corrosion in both rear brake back plates

Fail 26 Jan 2021 146,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

slight condensation inside offside rear light lens

slight corrosion in both rear brake back plates

Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,078 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,297 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 142,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 141,134 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

body damage

poss oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 141,127 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

body damage

poss oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,564 miles

slight damage in swept area of screen

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,309 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,087 miles

brakepedalrubber wearing thin on edge

slight movement in both rear antirollbar D-bushes

small stonechip in ns swept area off screen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,768 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,060 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight oil weep from rear axle pinion seal

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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RO09 BYZ 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 80%.

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 RO09 BYZ, 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 RO09 BYZ registered?

RO09 BYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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