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GK09 PKF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,466 mi
Last recorded153,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 PKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 153,466 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 151,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 151,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 150,954 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2022 149,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 146,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,506 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 144,597 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 141,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 138,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 138,518 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel filter??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,991 miles

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

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,579 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 117,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 104,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 89,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no spare wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,464 miles

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

no spare wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,645 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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GK09 PKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GK09 PKF, 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 GK09 PKF registered?

GK09 PKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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