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RO09 UMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

192,122 mi
Last recorded192,122 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 192,122 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/nearside cooper pipe to brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside/nearside ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 190,453 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 188,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 186,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 177,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 165,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 155,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 135,441 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 119,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 99,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,755 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 85,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,285 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 38,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,046 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 UMU 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 94.1%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

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

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The MOT history for RO09 UMU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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