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RO09 UNH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,770 mi
Last recorded161,770 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 161,770 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 161,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 161,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside sliding door corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 161,358 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 161,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 161,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 160,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 160,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 157,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable location ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 150,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,740 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 143,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 123,930 miles

engine oil leak

play in offside front steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,981 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 107,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,740 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,045 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 UNH 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 75%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

RO09 UNH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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