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DK09 XWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,445 mi
Last recorded232,445 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 232,445 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to bodyywork

Pass 28 Feb 2013 180,336 miles

damage to bodywork

play in front antiroll bar d bushes

play in offside front hub

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2013 180,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to bodywork

play in front antiroll bar d bushes

play in offside front hub

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2012 129,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 129,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

has excessive diff pinion seal 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 XWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

DK09 XWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is DK09 XWU safe to buy?

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