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KR09 YSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

259,621 mi
Last recorded259,621 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 YSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 259,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perrish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2019 259,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

2 sides drop sides loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perrish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 185,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine warning light on

Fail 2 May 2018 185,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 174,018 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 173,986 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 169,887 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 169,886 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Side repeater not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 162,256 miles

Hazard switch panel insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S mirror flasher lamp insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2013 143,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 YSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

KR09 YSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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