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DA09 RKU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,404 mi
Last recorded197,404 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 RKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 197,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 188,707 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

N/S rear axel weeping

Nearside Outer Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 188,707 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

N/S rear axel weeping

Nearside Outer Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 161,478 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 14 May 2015 161,478 miles

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 22 May 2014 132,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

drivers door check strap missing

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2013 108,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 78,727 miles

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

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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DA09 RKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA09 RKU, 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 DA09 RKU registered?

DA09 RKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is DA09 RKU safe to buy?

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