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SH02 TOB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 TOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion on multiple body panels

offside coolant hose in radiator corroded and not fully secure

Fail 22 Aug 2023 74,533 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside mirror broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury offside rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts battery jump point (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess primary cable (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion on multiple body panels

offside coolant hose in radiator corroded and not fully secure

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,907 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

steering column noisy on turning

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,961 miles

steering column noisy on turning

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,092 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,317 miles

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

OSR light lens damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,436 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2013 33,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,421 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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SH02 TOB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SH02 TOB, 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 SH02 TOB registered?

SH02 TOB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for SH02 TOB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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