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SV09 MAM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,066 mi
Last recorded176,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 MAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 176,066 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 176,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 163,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 163,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 149,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 133,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 133,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 119,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 115,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,382 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,588 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 68,588 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,472 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,450 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,399 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

pirelli chroho 205/75 r16c 110/108r (8pr)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,564 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Paper work at time of test stated as the van was classed as a 3500 kg gross weight

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 9,397 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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SV09 MAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV09 MAM, 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 SV09 MAM registered?

SV09 MAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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The MOT history for SV09 MAM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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