2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · L99 RBT
2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 289,668 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 289,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
L99 RBT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 289,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L99 RBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (L99 RBT) between July 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
L99 RBT Mileage History
- 23/07/201272,899 mi
- 31/07/2013106,787 mi+33,888 mi
- 08/08/2014116,919 mi+10,132 mi
- 22/02/2016137,263 mi+20,344 mi
- 22/02/2016137,263 mi
- 15/05/2017156,318 mi+19,055 mi
- 29/05/2018189,747 mi+33,429 mi
- 27/08/2019217,237 mi+27,490 mi
- 27/08/2019217,237 mi
- 25/08/2020223,748 mi+6,511 mi
- 26/08/2020223,748 mi
- 13/08/2021229,046 mi+5,298 mi
- 10/01/2023259,341 mi+30,295 mi
- 17/01/2023259,343 mi+2 mi
- 24/01/2024280,006 mi+20,663 mi
- 22/01/2025286,373 mi+6,367 mi
- 22/01/2025286,398 mi+25 mi
- 21/01/2026289,668 mi+3,270 mi
Average of roughly 16,060 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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