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AO09 PPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 102,044 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 120,036 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,002 miles

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

O/S/R brake backing plate damp

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 115,994 miles

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

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

O/S/R brake backing plate damp

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,850 miles

Rear Prop shaft centre bearing cushion worn

Fail 7 Feb 2023 105,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft centre bearing cushion worn

Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,953 miles

Offside Handbrake , low performance requires adjustment/repair -

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hub-seal - weeping

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,415 miles

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

Hand brake lever travel high

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,362 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just meets requirements - adjustment/repair required

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,661 miles

Front brake discs corroded to excess.

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,508 miles

Emissions too clean to register.....

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers poor.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,366 miles

wear front disc

Pass 31 May 2012 54,649 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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AO09 PPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO09 PPU, 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 AO09 PPU registered?

AO09 PPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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