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DK09 CBU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,479 mi
Last recorded210,479 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 CBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 210,479 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 210,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 208,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished,starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 208,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 208,334 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 208,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear leaf spring mount corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 208,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 207,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 207,040 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 205,130 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both side , by tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2017 202,836 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 202,835 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury door glass loose / unbonded (6.2.C.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure 3 in rear (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

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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DK09 CBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK09 CBU, 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 DK09 CBU registered?

DK09 CBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is DK09 CBU safe to buy?

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