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SV09 UVB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

258,610 mi
Last recorded258,610 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 258,610 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 258,610 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 252,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 252,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded brkt at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 244,162 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 244,141 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 244,034 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 231,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 220,195 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 220,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 211,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s front rack end slight play

Pass 5 May 2016 208,332 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2016 208,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 182,596 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 151,541 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 151,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 115,632 miles

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

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

play in n/s tracking arm

play in o/s tracking arm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,333 miles

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

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 UVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

SV09 UVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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