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K900 WAS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,505 mi
Last recorded197,505 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 WAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 197,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre rubber split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 197,494 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre rubber split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 190,115 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 190,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 180,548 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 180,513 miles

Emissions not tested broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 173,963 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 173,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 166,660 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 166,660 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 159,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 159,390 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 152,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 145,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 132,114 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,937 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 127,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S Body marker lamp not working

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,328 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 79,569 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 79,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Middle Seat Belt Twisted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K900 WAS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K900 WAS, 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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K900 WAS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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