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AO09 UXP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

322,201 mi
Last recorded322,201 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 UXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 322,201 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rear Droplink Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D-Bushes Worn - Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Sill Damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering Heavy At Wheel - Intermittent

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 322,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Flash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Flash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rear Droplink Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D-Bushes Worn - Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Sill Damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering Heavy At Wheel - Intermittent

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 315,168 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 294,346 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 294,346 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 273,607 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 240,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 240,615 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 216,017 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 216,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 197,679 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 197,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lense smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 183,547 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 183,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 169,315 miles

Oil leak engine ()

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2017 169,315 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2016 142,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 142,029 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,182 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 105,182 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,451 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 UXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AO09 UXP, 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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AO09 UXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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