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RO09 UNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,390 mi
Last recorded155,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 155,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 138,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 120,151 miles

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

Central Rear Lower differential oil small

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,491 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 89,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,023 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,758 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 76,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights (1.1.A.3f)

engine light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,960 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 75,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both near/side and off/side rear tyres have slow puntures

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 UNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

RO09 UNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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