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DE09 XPH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

265,006 mi
Last recorded265,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 265,006 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 243,497 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2024 243,497 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 221,131 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 198,599 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 198,599 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 186,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2018 186,666 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S,N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S,N/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 186,666 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S,N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S,N/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 186,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S,N/S (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 182,774 miles

SPARE WHEEL BELOW LEGAL LIMIT

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

Fail 23 May 2016 182,774 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SPARE WHEEL BELOW LEGAL LIMIT

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

Pass 28 May 2015 179,274 miles

nearside rear running light missing & rear top lights not working

Fail 26 May 2015 179,252 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear running light missing & rear top lights not working

Pass 16 Aug 2013 172,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 XPH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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