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DK09 XTW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

131,520 mi
Last recorded131,520 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 XTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 131,520 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside body dented

Nearside side door dented

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

Offside outer sills dented

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

offsides outer body dented

outer body corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 125,017 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central Outer Sill Damaged But Not Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sliding Door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central & Rear Outer Sill Damaged But Not Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Surface Corrosion Around Vehicle Body

Fail 17 Apr 2023 125,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central Outer Sill Damaged But Not Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sliding Door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central & Rear Outer Sill Damaged But Not Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Surface Corrosion Around Vehicle Body

Pass 13 May 2022 118,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top shocker mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

surface corrosion around vehicle body

Fail 11 May 2022 118,029 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat slightly ripped

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front top shocker mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

surface corrosion around vehicle body

Pass 3 Apr 2021 111,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear door corroded

Passenger's seat slightly ripped

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 111,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached d bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached d bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower door corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Passenger's seat slightly ripped

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 106,671 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer lower body panel damage

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,087 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver seat slightly riped

Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,086 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver seat slightly riped

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,675 miles

Central Rear Lower panel dented

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower panel dented

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,673 miles

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

Central Rear Lower panel dented

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower panel dented

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 88,599 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushe worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sliding door opening from inside only

Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 79,823 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side panel light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,714 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket damaged

few dents around vehicle

rear body damaged

rear light unit damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 65,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,805 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 58,803 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,413 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 45,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,782 miles

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

emmissions too low to measure

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

emmissions too low to measure

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 XTW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DK09 XTW, 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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DK09 XTW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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