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SP09 NDC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

227,867 mi
Last recorded227,867 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 NDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 227,867 miles

Body and side loading door corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 227,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear spring rearmost mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body and side loading door corroded

Foremost prop shaft mounting worn/split

Front exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Side marker light colour adequate

Prop shaft centre to rear spline joint worn

Rear spring foremost mountings corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring foremost mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 221,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Side marker light damaged

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

Pass 20 May 2024 207,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 207,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Outline marker lamp not working Offside centre and nearside centre and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 192,984 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour side repeater lens missing , white light showing (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower wheel arch/outer sill area corroded not within prescribed areas

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour side repeater lens missing, showing white light (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has low reserve travel possibly indicating the need for adjustment or repair

Fail 22 May 2023 192,982 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour side repeater lens missing , white light showing (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower wheel arch/outer sill area corroded not within prescribed areas

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour side repeater lens missing, showing white light (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has low reserve travel possibly indicating the need for adjustment or repair

Pass 16 May 2022 175,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 7 May 2022 175,929 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens broken sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 26 Mar 2021 172,847 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Prop shaft centre to rear spline worn

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear section front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear prop shaft mounting worn/deteriorate

Fail 19 Mar 2021 172,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Prop shaft centre to rear spline worn

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear section front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear prop shaft mounting worn/deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2019 165,386 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 165,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to n/s wing mirror cover

Pass 17 Aug 2018 146,780 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 146,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 126,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 126,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainfeeds (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 90,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 68,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,438 miles

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

hand brake binding slightly at n/s

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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SP09 NDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SP09 NDC, 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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SP09 NDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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