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DK09 XYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

293,454 mi
Last recorded293,454 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 293,454 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 284,762 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 280,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 280,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 276,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 268,332 miles

A round the sides of security/armour windscreen slightly delaminating. view of the road not affected

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower suspension ball joint has slight play wearing close to 3mm limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s body panel damaged

Nearside n/s sill damaged

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill has corrosion and slightly holed. but structurally still sound. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 268,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f tyre has cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre has cuts to cord and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

A round the sides of security/armour windscreen slightly delaminating. view of the road not affected

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower suspension ball joint has slight play wearing close to 3mm limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r anti roll bar link bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s body panel damaged

Nearside n/s sill damaged

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill has corrosion and slightly holed. but structurally still sound. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose o/s mirror head slight loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 264,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 250,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 223,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 195,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 182,574 miles

play inside steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2014 152,188 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 122,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,734 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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