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SUI 1520

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,296 mi
Last recorded136,296 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 1520
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 136,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 127,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 116,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,826 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,803 miles

Front Inner brake discs worn!

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,945 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,002 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 41,222 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,603 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,844 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,665 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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SUI 1520 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SUI 1520, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SUI 1520?

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What year was SUI 1520 registered?

SUI 1520 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 February 2009.

Is SUI 1520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 1520 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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