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CY07 DAR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,092 mi
Last recorded142,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 DAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 142,092 miles

Offside Central marker lamp initially inoperative but came back on when gently tapped, and remained on for remainder of test, "Further investigation and appropriate repair advised"

Offside Rear Handbrake required effort only just achieved at OSR wheel "It appears a hand brake overhaul may soon be required"

Offside Rear Oil leak from area around half shaft / brake back plate which is likely to significantly affect handbrake operation as it develops. "Further investigation and appropriate repair advised"

Pass 2 May 2024 140,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens damaged / cracked and suffering from water ingress which is effecting beam projected image " However at time of test minimum test criteria was achieved" (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 140,406 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Axle / Spring U bolts visibly lose / insecure. (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens damaged / cracked and suffering from water ingress which is effecting beam projected image " However at time of test minimum test criteria was achieved" (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,925 miles

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

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

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

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

side loading door wont unlock to open but rear area accessed from front to inspect

Fail 23 Feb 2023 136,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal area leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

side loading door wont unlock to open but rear area accessed from front to inspect

Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,105 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside blind spot mirror missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2019 125,312 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 117,578 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,978 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,970 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,846 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,846 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CY07 DAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CY07 DAR, 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 CY07 DAR registered?

CY07 DAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for CY07 DAR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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