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VK09 MBF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

249,080 mi
Last recorded249,080 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 249,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 245,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 230,867 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 217,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 203,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 193,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 182,485 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 165,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 148,528 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 821,187 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in O/S tie rod

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,960 miles

fan belt perished

rear ex tailpipe mounting ring split

Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fan belt perished

rear ex tailpipe mounting ring split

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,559 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,436 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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VK09 MBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VK09 MBF, 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 VK09 MBF registered?

VK09 MBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is VK09 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 MBF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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