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VK09 MBY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,955 mi
Last recorded142,955 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 142,955 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

general body damage around vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2025 142,955 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

general body damage around vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2024 222,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 213,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,243 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 187,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 172,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 159,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,872 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,787 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,551 miles

N/side O/side rear tyre walls scrubbed

N/side front tyre wall scrubbed

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S Middle side Marker Innop

Only 9 Seats In Vehicle at Time Of Test

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,594 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 4,751 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 MBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

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

Is VK09 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 MBY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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