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DE09 XRB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,739 mi
Last recorded143,739 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 XRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 143,739 miles

slight dampness around power steering pump

slight marking on front screen

slight oil leak engine

Fail 13 May 2025 143,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight dampness around power steering pump

slight marking on front screen

slight oil leak engine

Pass 1 May 2024 137,010 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both x 2 casings damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 May 2024 137,010 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both x 2 casings damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 130,451 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 127,585 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 127,585 miles

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance on front axle (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,419 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine injectors leaking (chuffing)

Fail 4 Feb 2021 120,419 miles

Central Drive shaft bearing excessively worn rubber detached and excessive movement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box missing leaving centre dangling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both x 2 D bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus 2 nails in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps middle (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bar bushes both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached cat insecure and flexy pipe broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear reverse light not working

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine injectors leaking (chuffing)

Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,184 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front flasher repeater lamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,747 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,872 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,872 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,163 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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 XRB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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