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SW09 CXN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,630 mi
Last recorded167,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 CXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 167,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 163,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 158,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 156,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 156,188 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 156,188 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 151,088 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing

Offside 2 x side marker lights not working

Offside Rear door corroded at bottom

Offside Rear shock absorber cover damaged

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 151,071 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side loading door sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator side repeater lens damaged sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing

Offside 2 x side marker lights not working

Offside Rear door corroded at bottom

Offside Rear shock absorber cover damaged

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 137,779 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 137,779 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

Propshaft universal joint worn slight ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 126,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator side repeater lens in mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone/sat nav holder (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

Propshaft universal joint worn slight ()

Pass 26 May 2015 110,406 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 110,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside sid marker light out

Pass 31 May 2014 97,571 miles

Nearsidee marker light not working

Offside marker light not working

Pass 30 May 2013 83,482 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 83,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 71,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror indicator broken

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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SW09 CXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW09 CXN, 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 SW09 CXN registered?

SW09 CXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is SW09 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 CXN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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