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KM09 LYU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,281 mi
Last recorded172,281 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 172,281 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 170,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 154,823 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 154,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2020 154,803 miles

Central Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 153,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 148,393 miles

windscreen damaged n/s upper corner,not in drivers view

Pass 10 May 2017 146,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen cracked n/s upper corner,not in drivers view

Fail 10 May 2017 146,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen cracked n/s upper corner,not in drivers view

Pass 6 May 2016 142,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 142,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 138,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 135,432 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 135,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f sidemarker inop

n/s/f tyre under inflated wearing on iner and outer sholders

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,345 miles

n/s/r marker light missing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 124,345 miles

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

n/s/r marker light missing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 91,766 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

KM09 LYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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