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DS02 WAR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,733 mi
Last recorded176,733 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 WAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 176,733 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 176,727 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 175,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 174,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 172,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 169,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 169,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 169,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,978 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 166,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 164,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 160,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 158,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 145,279 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 145,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,758 miles

nearside rear shocker monut been welded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,568 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,115 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

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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DS02 WAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DS02 WAR, 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 DS02 WAR registered?

DS02 WAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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