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KM09 LYK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,863 mi
Last recorded133,863 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 LYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 133,863 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 133,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,852 miles

Offside wiper poor clearance

both rear brake back plates fouling brake discs

rear axel weaping oil. engine weaping oil

Fail 24 Sep 2018 131,493 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump leaking resevoir cap (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminal under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside wiper poor clearance

both rear brake back plates fouling brake discs

rear axel weaping oil. engine weaping oil

Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,801 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear lamp lenses deteriorated/damaged

centre prop mount deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,967 miles

rear lenses damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,907 miles

Centre prop shaft mounting rubber starting to slpit

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,957 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 83,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,613 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 75,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 59,697 miles

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

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

o/s/f sidemarker light inoperative

Fail 15 May 2012 59,697 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f sidemarker light inoperative

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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KM09 LYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KM09 LYK, 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 KM09 LYK registered?

KM09 LYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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