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DE09 WWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

258,115 mi
Last recorded258,115 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 258,115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 249,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 238,858 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Within permitted tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers step , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area , marked

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake requirement only just met. Service or repair may be necesary

Pass 22 Aug 2022 227,014 miles

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

Offside front step underneath corroded, not within prescribed area

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 219,025 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 219,025 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 217,319 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 217,319 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 213,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 213,664 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 213,495 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 213,493 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 4x rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2xfront to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 198,499 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 177,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner/both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 142,436 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 120,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,326 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 WWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey 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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

DE09 WWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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