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DE09 CXA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,745 mi
Last recorded121,745 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 116,647 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 112,940 miles

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

Offside Rear tail lens damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2020 112,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tail lens damaged

Pass 7 May 2019 107,042 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 107,036 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside front and rear marker lamps inop

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

knocking on steering

Fail 15 Apr 2019 107,026 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE DOOR (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp not working 2 SIDE PANEL LIGHT OUT (4.2.1 (a))

Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected BOTH FRONT INNER TRACKER RODS (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 1 May 2018 103,696 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,681 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 94,613 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,337 miles

Offside Inner steering rack inner joint slight play

parking brake only met 16%

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,373 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,537 miles

near side front wiper blade loose fit on arm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,178 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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 CXA 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 64.7%.

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 CXA, 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 DE09 CXA registered?

DE09 CXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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