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DE09 CWL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,417 mi
Last recorded178,417 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 178,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear BACKING PLATE CORRODED

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Passenger Pretensioner module turning on device (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear BACKING PLATE CORRODED

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing x2 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing x2 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 169,680 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Nearside Front indicator repeater lense broken

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,525 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 155,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 142,168 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 126,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 27 May 2016 126,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2015 112,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 96,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 76,437 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 76,322 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 57,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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 CWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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