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DE09 CVY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,847 mi
Last recorded159,847 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 CVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 159,847 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front side marker light not working

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

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

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

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

electric windows not working

Pass 8 May 2025 159,043 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover is missing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens is damaged

Nearside middle side marker light not working

Offside Front side marker light not working

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

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

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

the brake pad warning light is on

Fail 8 May 2025 159,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover is missing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens is damaged

Nearside middle side marker light not working

Offside Front side marker light not working

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

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

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

the brake pad warning light is on

Pass 2 May 2024 156,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens is damaged

Nearside center side marker light not working

Offside front side marker light not working

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 156,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens is damaged

Nearside center side marker light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front side marker light not working

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,637 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 152,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 146,965 miles

Front of engine has a water leak around the water pump area

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

Nearside Front Lower door mirror glass missing/assembly is insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Rear axle/diff rear outer casing seal leaking oil

Fail 7 Jul 2021 146,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front of engine has a water leak around the water pump area

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

Nearside Front Lower door mirror glass missing/assembly is insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Rear axle/diff rear outer casing seal leaking oil

Pass 12 Jun 2019 143,434 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2019 141,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror assembly insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,431 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in shock absorber

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Diff damp with oil

Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,431 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Slight play in shock absorber

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Diff damp with oil

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,662 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,080 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge & nail in tread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,729 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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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DE09 CVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE09 CVY, 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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DE09 CVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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