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S33 SBS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,839 mi
Last recorded190,839 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 SBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 190,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 189,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 188,673 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 188,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 187,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 183,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 182,312 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 179,291 miles

Slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 3 Aug 2017 176,566 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 174,349 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 174,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 170,570 miles

Slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Small cut on OS Front tyre inner wall

Fail 3 Jul 2015 170,542 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Small cut on OS Front tyre inner wall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 163,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,050 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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S33 SBS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S33 SBS, 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 S33 SBS registered?

S33 SBS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is S33 SBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 SBS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S33 SBS have outstanding finance?

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