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DE09 DDA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,232 mi
Last recorded261,232 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 261,232 miles

Body panel slightly loose all (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 261,232 miles

Body panel slightly loose all (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 250,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 22 Apr 2025 250,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 22 Apr 2024 249,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 244,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 236,082 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 224,547 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 223,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 223,904 miles

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 213,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 208,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 202,026 miles

n/s/f sidemarker light inop

o/s/r sidemarker light inop

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 11 Nov 2016 191,681 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 191,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 183,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 183,791 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 177,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 146,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,828 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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DE09 DDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE09 DDA, 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 DDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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