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DE09 ECD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

208,887 mi
Last recorded208,887 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 208,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted internally (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rigid rack boots fitted ()

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

both front shock absorber dust covers missing

outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2023 206,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 200,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 197,286 miles

cracks offside rear tyre

front discs poor condition

lateral play offside front shock

oil leak

play both front lower ball joints

play offside steering arm

Pass 7 Feb 2020 193,840 miles

play steering arms rack ends

front shock absorber covers damaged

oil leak

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

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

front discs condition

Pass 4 Feb 2019 188,532 miles

both front suspension arm ball joints play

front/rear discs condition

play offside front shock absorber

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 17 Feb 2018 185,764 miles

play both front lower ball joints

play offside front shock absorber in shaft

play offside steering arm

Pass 22 Feb 2017 180,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 169,509 miles

brake pad light on

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 9 Dec 2015 169,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad light on

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2014 162,221 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 17 Apr 2013 133,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,823 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 ECD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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