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DE09 VXT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,686 mi
Last recorded261,686 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 261,686 miles

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

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 261,686 miles

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

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 255,386 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 255,386 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 246,565 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 236,349 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 236,349 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 230,517 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 222,480 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 222,480 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 208,644 miles

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

both sides Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 May 2018 197,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 184,121 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 172,684 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 160,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 149,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S mirror indicator lense cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,906 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 VXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

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

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