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EK09 KSE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,085 mi
Last recorded200,085 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 200,085 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf nsf ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion around vehicle

emissions too clean

Pass 11 Aug 2022 151,738 miles

Both front Macpherson strut has play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower mirror missing

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 151,738 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front Macpherson strut has play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower mirror missing

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 148,846 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber dust covers damaged

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 11 Jun 2018 148,846 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber dust covers damaged

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jun 2017 137,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front shock absorber dust cover worn

Fail 8 Jun 2017 137,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front shock absorber dust cover worn

Pass 21 May 2016 124,187 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 124,187 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance Side marker (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance Lense (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance Lense (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,969 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 31 May 2014 93,508 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 30 May 2014 93,508 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,090 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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EK09 KSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EK09 KSE, 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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EK09 KSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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