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GK09 PKV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,780 mi
Last recorded221,780 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 PKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 221,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 221,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 219,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 214,834 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 213,703 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 203,052 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 192,689 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 192,662 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted handbrake shoes not secured due to backplate corroded away (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 183,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has been leaking (dried oil) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 183,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has been leaking (dried oil) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 181,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 181,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 164,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 138,256 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 111,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Slight play in OS inner rack end

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,566 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Slight play in OS inner rack end

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,627 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 PKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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