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RV09 JAF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,053 mi
Last recorded187,053 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 187,053 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 186,458 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 186,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 185,971 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 185,962 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking return pipe on to injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam and brings on front fog lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 185,936 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod becoming moderate (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod becoming moderate (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 185,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 178,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 167,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 167,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 159,910 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 154,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 127,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,839 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 108,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 4,325 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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RV09 JAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,987cc 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 RV09 JAF, 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 RV09 JAF registered?

RV09 JAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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