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DK09 XWV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,931 mi
Last recorded161,931 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 161,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

outa body corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 150,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 137,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,079 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 124,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,823 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,509 miles

Nearside Rear tyre hasa nail in

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolt loose (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre hasa nail in

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,757 miles

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

Offside rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,713 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 86,528 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,166 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,777 miles

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

Nearside steering rack has movement not considered excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,812 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 XWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver 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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

DK09 XWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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