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2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER2.1L Diesel

JB 3866

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER? It's a Diesel with a 2143cc engine showing 118,848 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 23/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
2143cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of clean pass results. The most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 118,848 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a previous failure just four miles prior. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing minor non-compliance issues to ensure the vehicle passes its inspections. The trend shows no signs of escalating mechanical failure or structural degradation over the last three testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with light usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the July 2023 test at 107,412 miles and the July 2024 test at 112,350 miles, the vehicle covered 4,938 miles. A further 6,498 miles were recorded between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady, moderate usage reduces the strain on high-stress drivetrain components, though the age of the vehicle remains a factor for rubber components and fluid corrosion. A buyer should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as older Sprinter models are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to identify perished rubber or hairline cracking. Given the low mileage, also check the brake system for seized calipers or perished lines, as long periods of standing can lead to internal degradation that a standard MOT test does not always capture.

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30
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of clean pass results. The most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 118,848 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a previous failure just four miles prior. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing minor non-compliance issues to ensure the vehicle passes its inspections. The trend shows no signs of escalating mechanical failure or structural degradation over the last three testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with light usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the July 2023 test at 107,412 miles and the July 2024 test at 112,350 miles, the vehicle covered 4,938 miles. A further 6,498 miles were recorded between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady, moderate usage reduces the strain on high-stress drivetrain components, though the age of the vehicle remains a factor for rubber components and fluid corrosion. A buyer should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as older Sprinter models are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to identify perished rubber or hairline cracking. Given the low mileage, also check the brake system for seized calipers or perished lines, as long periods of standing can lead to internal degradation that a standard MOT test does not always capture.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (JB 3866) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2023 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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