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RO09 HTV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

304,675 mi
Last recorded304,675 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 HTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 304,675 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached O/S/R hydraulic pump box heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced N/S/M Front marker light dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 304,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL LAMPS (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning UPPER LAMP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear stop lamp various bulbs not working not more than half

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

Offside front roof marker light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2022 302,116 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 302,114 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 298,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 292,167 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 280,326 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 280,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged front seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 251,475 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 223,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 192,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 166,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 138,012 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2013 108,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,129 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,575 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 4,372 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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RO09 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

RO09 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for RO09 HTV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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