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KU09 BNK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,391 mi
Last recorded163,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 BNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 163,391 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jul 2025 163,385 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Apr 2024 161,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 148,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 142,417 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 125,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 108,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front ball joint boot twisted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front ball joint boot rubber twisted

Nearside Front wiper does not clear screen

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,837 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 92,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,750 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,750 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2014 63,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 51,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,452 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad w/lamp on

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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KU09 BNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU09 BNK, 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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KU09 BNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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