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Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (Borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s outre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s amber marker lamp missing
n/s and o/s front lower doors corroded but not likely to cause injury
reverse light not working
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected n/s and o/s (4.11 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (Borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s outre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s amber marker lamp missing
n/s and o/s front lower doors corroded but not likely to cause injury
reverse light not working
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s amber marker light missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s amber marker light missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general corrosion on suspension components and rear chassis
reverse light not working
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general corrosion on suspension components and rear chassis
reverse light not working
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s amber marker lights not working
o/s front seat belt slow returning (border line)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (inner border line) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s amber marker lights not working
o/s front seat belt slow returning (border line)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
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DK09 BKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DK09 BKL, 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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DK09 BKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 April 2009.
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