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SH09 OLP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

406,560 mi
Last recorded406,560 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 406,560 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 406,560 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 389,929 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 377,384 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 377,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 358,890 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 358,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear door has a sharp edges

Pass 23 Jun 2021 363,173 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 363,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 316,219 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 300,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 292,911 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 292,909 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 275,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 253,046 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 253,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 235,474 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Side marker light out

Fail 17 Feb 2016 235,474 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Side marker light out

Pass 30 May 2015 219,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 186,404 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 154,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 154,490 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 123,793 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 123,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OLP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLP, 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 SH09 OLP registered?

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

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