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DE09 XRS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

226,176 mi
Last recorded226,176 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 XRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 226,176 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

doors and body surface rust

sills inner and outer surface corroded both sides

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2023 226,176 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

doors and body surface rust

sills inner and outer surface corroded both sides

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 221,443 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front doors have some corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 219,591 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 219,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 212,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes slightly corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both door pillar b posts showing signs of cracking

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 212,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes slightly corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both door pillar b posts showing signs of cracking

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 20,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside side repeater/mirror lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2017 190,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

door pillar b posts showing signs of cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2017 190,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

door pillar b posts showing signs of cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2016 174,104 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 Front side repeter lens damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edges

Offside Front upper side light not working

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

spot welds on door pillar b posts showing signs of cracking

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2015 153,228 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

n/s and o/s side repeter lens broken

o/s door pillar b post showing signs of cracking

slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in n/s/ steering rack end

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 138,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/ mirror/side repeter damaged

o/s/front door pillar b post showing signs of cracking

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2014 138,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/ mirror/side repeter damaged

o/s/front door pillar b post showing signs of cracking

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar rubber mounts

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,761 miles

fog light not working on towbar electrical socket

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 XRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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