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SV09 UUW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,287 mi
Last recorded150,287 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,287 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 150,286 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All outline marker lamps not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam all (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack to trak rode end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached only 2 bolts out 4in front (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 174,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 157,968 miles

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

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed at fulcrum. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2021 142,088 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 142,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 127,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,819 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 105,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,971 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,036 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 77,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,500 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,810 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,737 miles

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

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 UUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV09 UUW, 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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SV09 UUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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