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SH09 OLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,777 mi
Last recorded164,777 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 164,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 164,191 miles

Offside Rear slight weep from hub seal

Pass 5 Oct 2023 161,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 160,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 157,686 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 157,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 153,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 147,614 miles

Examination of rigid brake pipes above fuel tank not possible.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber casing corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 145,249 miles

Nearside CENTRE RUNNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front SHOCKER RUBBER DUST COVER MISSING

Nearside REAR LIGHT CLUSTER BROKEN AT REVERSING LAMP SECTION

Offside Front SHOCKER RUBBER DUST COVER MISSING

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT THE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear SHOCKER METAL DUST COVER CORRODED OR MISSING

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 145,249 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp not holding joint secure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside CENTRE RUNNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front SHOCKER RUBBER DUST COVER MISSING

Nearside REAR LIGHT CLUSTER BROKEN AT REVERSING LAMP SECTION

Nearside Rear SHOCKER METAL DUST COVER CORRODED OR MISSING

Offside Front SHOCKER RUBBER DUST COVER MISSING

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT THE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear SHOCKER METAL DUST COVER CORRODED OR MISSING

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear SHOCK ABSORBED COVER CORRODED X 2 REAR

Fail 27 Apr 2016 136,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear SHOCK ABSORBED COVER CORRODED X 2 REAR

Pass 16 May 2015 132,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2014 127,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 127,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 119,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bulb failure vlamp illuninated

side running lamps inop

Pass 24 May 2012 91,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2012 91,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SH09 OLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH09 OLO, 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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SH09 OLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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