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FN09 KUC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

389,177 mi
Last recorded389,177 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 KUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 389,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 380,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 371,857 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 371,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 361,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 361,803 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working all lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 352,915 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2022 352,909 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2020 339,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 333,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 332,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside side marker light damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2018 311,530 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and cover deteriorating but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 309,372 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 305,706 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake high/performance borderline

nearside rack has slight play

offside bottom ball joint boot split

offside mirror cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2016 305,706 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rack has slight play

offside bottom ball joint boot split

offside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2015 302,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 293,978 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 293,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 247,450 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 247,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 189,019 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 189,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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FN09 KUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN09 KUC, 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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FN09 KUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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