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TW08 BWW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW08 BWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,031 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main [both] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 70,173 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 64,276 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Slight play in inner rack end joint

Fail 6 Aug 2021 58,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Chaffed on drain pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Slight play in inner rack end joint

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,489 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

both rear light lenses are cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2020 53,489 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

both rear light lenses are cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,500 miles

slight brake bind on rear axle

Fail 8 Aug 2019 50,494 miles

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

slight brake bind on rear axle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,605 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 48,605 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,496 miles

Amber warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Body marker lamp not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,518 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,058 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,984 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 23,980 miles

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

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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TW08 BWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TW08 BWW, 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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TW08 BWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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