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KP09 NLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 NLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 122,061 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 122,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working high level (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working high level (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 117,610 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 65 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,204 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 112,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 65 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

battery light on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,501 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,679 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 126,445 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 126,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 NLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NLZ, 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 KP09 NLZ registered?

KP09 NLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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