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KR09 YPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,622 mi
Last recorded201,622 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 YPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 201,622 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 201,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 185,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 177,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 177,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 167,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 160,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 160,653 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 160,501 miles

Central Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside side rear side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 150,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 139,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 118,577 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 118,577 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,854 miles

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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KR09 YPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR09 YPY, 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 KR09 YPY registered?

KR09 YPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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