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SH09 OOE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,359 mi
Last recorded173,359 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 173,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 169,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 169,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,291 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced structure under bumper (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 163,283 miles

All underside brake pipes coated with under seal.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 159,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip on windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2021 159,153 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail noisy/worn (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front marker lamp taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2020 153,032 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

several chips on windscreen

wear offside steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,032 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp condensation

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

several chips on windscreen

wear offside steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2019 136,677 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber mounting surrounding bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shocker deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2019 146,674 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber mounting surrounding bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shocker deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 135,573 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 135,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning light on dash (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes above tank and n/s main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,753 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 363,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,091 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 115,091 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,304 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,757 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 96,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,638 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 85,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,808 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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SH09 OOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 OOE, 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 OOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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