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S31 HEL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,839 mi
Last recorded66,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 HEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,839 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 62,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 60,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 57,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,871 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,060 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,724 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,988 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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S31 HEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S31 HEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S31 HEL registered?

S31 HEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is S31 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 HEL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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