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KM09 MTK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

168,559 mi
Last recorded168,559 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 MTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 168,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 166,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2024 160,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2023 153,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 153,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 147,908 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH SIDES COVERD IN GREASE AND SANDED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 147,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,084 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 140,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 133,003 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,727 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,841 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,052 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 80,052 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

damage to r/n/s light lense

engine warning light on

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,760 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 47,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,795 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 42,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MTK 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 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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

KM09 MTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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