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DK09 XYV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

343,735 mi
Last recorded343,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 343,735 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 343,734 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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 damaged sharp edges

Pass 7 Jul 2022 317,645 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 317,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 288,149 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 288,110 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of n/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of o/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 270,793 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 262,847 miles

Drivers seat back poor

Front windscreen delaminating (armored glass)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 262,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drivers seat back poor

Front windscreen delaminating (armored glass)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 252,576 miles

n/s side marker light nw

Fail 8 Mar 2018 252,564 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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

n/s side marker light nw

o/s mirror side repeater lamp broken

Pass 24 Mar 2017 233,641 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 233,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 203,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 189,473 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover missing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 189,473 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r shock absorber cover missing

Pass 21 May 2014 167,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 141,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2013 141,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 102,134 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 XYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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