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SH09 OOB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,848 mi
Last recorded175,848 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 175,848 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

age related corroision to body chassis and suspention components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 175,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 175,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 168,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 168,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working centre side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 165,050 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 165,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 159,460 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 153,644 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,316 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 141,970 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 141,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 126,301 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 126,301 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 125,916 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 125,916 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber worn (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,727 miles

1 of 2 mirrors missing but can still see to the back

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside all side markers inop

offside side centre side marker inop

steering noise when turning needs further inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,800 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 108,800 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,693 miles

both rear indicators have started to loose colour

Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,647 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear indicators have started to loose colour

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,828 miles

front antiroll bar bushes are worn

Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,817 miles

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

front antiroll bar bushes are worn

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 OOB 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 58.3%.

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 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 OOB, 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 OOB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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