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KM09 LYY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,015 mi
Last recorded144,015 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 144,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 140,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,289 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES , outer arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle body corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 140,289 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES , outer arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle body corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 138,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear BOTH SIDES, outer arches corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 138,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear BOTH SIDES, outer arches corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroding on outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES, outer arches corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,916 miles

Rear BOTH SIDES, arches corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,901 miles

slight knock from steering

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock gaiter split

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,018 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,629 miles

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning lamp on

noise from steering

Pass 25 Feb 2017 119,775 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2017 119,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2016 115,016 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 115,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 113,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,088 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,858 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,856 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 53,444 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

stone chip on screen

Fail 23 May 2012 53,441 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 KM09 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

KM09 LYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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