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DK09 XBB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 XBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,705 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 92,705 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,169 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,268 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe broken corroded small section missing

Pass 1 May 2018 61,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust tailpipe corroded and missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,162 miles

Offside Rear inner and outer wheel arch damaged

hole in offside rear inner wheel arch

slight play in offside steering track rod

Pass 5 May 2016 58,162 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low on outer edge

slight play in offside steering tie rod

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,226 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,226 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,491 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,276 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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DK09 XBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

DK09 XBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 XBB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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