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SH09 OPF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,298 mi
Last recorded109,298 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,298 miles

advise low emssion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 107,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal break pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,447 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal break pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heater box under o/s corroded

tail lift mounts and cover box corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 97,345 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside All outline marker lamps not working side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heater box under o/s corroded

tail lift mounts and cover box corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,310 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 93,310 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,180 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 82,180 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 1st row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger's seat insecure 2nd row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger's seat insecure 3rd row seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers door check strap missing

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 16,121 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 11,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 5,081 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 OPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

SH09 OPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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