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A99 ALB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,963 mi
Last recorded144,963 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA99 ALB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,963 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 134,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,860 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 124,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,847 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated and bracket broken but secure

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,840 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and slight play o/s/f d bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deteriorated

slight scrapes on windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2017 33,840 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and slight play o/s/f d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure both (2.4.B.7b)

exhaust slight deteriorated

slight scrapes on windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2016 28,301 miles

slight leak at rear diff seal

Pass 5 Feb 2015 14,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,823 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 7,535 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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A99 ALB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A99 ALB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A99 ALB?

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What year was A99 ALB registered?

A99 ALB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is A99 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A99 ALB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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