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SUP 451A

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,259 mi
Last recorded78,259 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUP 451A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,259 miles

Nearside Rear shocker rusted

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,381 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,558 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,433 miles

Offside Front door corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 72,433 miles

Front Track rod end modification unsafe both side (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door corroded

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,049 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 37,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lamp broken (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,588 miles

o/s/r tail lamp cracked--broken at bottom end

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,423 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 24,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 18,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,740 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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SUP 451A is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUP 451A, 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 SUP 451A registered?

SUP 451A is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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