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DK09 XZG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

298,822 mi
Last recorded298,822 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 298,822 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 298,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 276,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front inner wheel arch trim panels damaged but secure at time of test

door open warning light on dashboard

nearside park brake has a significantly lower effort reading than the offside

offside front shock absorber has a dust cover missing

offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

rear differential noisy when rear wheels turned

Fail 1 Oct 2018 276,078 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front inner wheel arch trim panels damaged but secure at time of test

door open warning light on dashboard

nearside park brake has a significantly lower effort reading than the offside

offside front shock absorber has a dust cover missing

offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

park brake warning lamp not working

rear differential noisy when rear wheels turned

Pass 12 Dec 2017 257,071 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 230,789 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak around intercooler area ()

Oil leak slight oil leak around rear diff ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 230,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak slight oil leak around intercooler area ()

Oil leak slight oil leak around rear diff ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 203,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 187,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 163,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 129,946 miles

slight movement in offside inner trackrod swivel

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,821 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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