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SG09 VOP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,543 mi
Last recorded146,543 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 146,543 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 143,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 139,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 134,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 125,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 125,903 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 116,863 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 116,857 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,901 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 91,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to check wheel bolts, trims fitted all round

Fail 22 May 2013 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Unable to check wheel bolts, trims fitted all round

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

diff pinion seal damp

drivers door check-strap broken

minor engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 56,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

diff pinion seal damp

drivers door check-strap broken

minor engine oil leak

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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SG09 VOP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG09 VOP, 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 SG09 VOP registered?

SG09 VOP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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