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KP09 MZY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,263 mi
Last recorded169,263 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 169,263 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 160,277 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 160,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 156,518 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket

Nearside Front plus offside front drop side hinges

Pass 3 Feb 2023 152,409 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective dpf mounting corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear of cab

Fail 2 Feb 2022 149,624 miles

Nearside Towbar attachment insecure mounting bolts to chassis loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective dpf mounting corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear of cab

Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,641 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 146,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush & o/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2020 143,504 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush & o/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2019 140,534 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 140,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 135,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 135,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak front of engine

Pass 2 Feb 2017 126,621 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 126,621 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,096 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

side play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,311 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 6 Mar 2014 103,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2013 96,105 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 96,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,993 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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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KP09 MZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KP09 MZY, 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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KP09 MZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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