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CE09 VKF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

163,353 mi
Last recorded163,353 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 163,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 157,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

n/s middle side marker in op

n/s/f side marker in op

o/s middle side marker in op

o/s/r door corroded

power steering noisy

Fail 21 Oct 2024 157,592 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear door heavily corroded and sharp along the bottom

nearside centre outline marker inop

nearside front outline marker inop

offside centre outline marker inop

power steering noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2023 151,849 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 151,849 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 147,958 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 143,769 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 143,769 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,671 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 138,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear 2nd pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 120,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2018 116,171 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and Nearside side marker lamps not working

Fail 15 May 2018 115,926 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and Nearside side marker lamps not working

Pass 7 Oct 2017 86,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering is slightly notchy on lock to lock check

Fail 30 Sep 2017 85,564 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering is slightly notchy on lock to lock check

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,132 miles

Chip in windscreen

Gear selector stiff

Offside front tyre inner edge close to limit

Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,132 miles

Chip in windscreen

Gear selector stiff

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre inner edge close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 39,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 16,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,201 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)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,645 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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CE09 VKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CE09 VKF, 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 CE09 VKF registered?

CE09 VKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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