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DA09 RKN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

266,201 mi
Last recorded266,201 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 RKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 266,201 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 252,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 236,749 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 221,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 211,298 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 211,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 203,994 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 195,997 miles

Offside drivers seat base worn

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 195,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view unable to adjust (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not being illuminated by vehicle lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective clamp bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

Offside non-obligatory mirror missing

Offside seat base worn

Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced All remaining marker light units are dirty obscuring light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 187,240 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 174,705 miles

Nearside Rear RECOMMEND THAT NUMBER PLATE BE RE-LOCATED TO MIDDLE OF VEHICLE WITH NEW LIGHT TO SUIT

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% BALANCE (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 169,429 miles

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

rear body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 163,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 139,915 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in rear d bushes

slight play in rear droplinks

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,349 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low

play in rear arb bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2014 115,349 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low

play in rear arb bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,737 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f tyre getting low

srs light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,487 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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DA09 RKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA09 RKN, 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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DA09 RKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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