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KU09 BWF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,323 mi
Last recorded151,323 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 151,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In arch sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside and offside 2nd leaf spring slightly splayed

Nearside and offside front outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed areas

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

Prescribed areas corroded front to rear various areas

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,249 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Both rear shock absorber sleeves corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear hanger mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear hanger mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring misaligned.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 146,151 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring slightly misalighed

Fail 21 Oct 2019 146,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end 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))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring slightly misalighed

Pass 27 Oct 2018 143,551 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wing damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and damaged. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Underside of floor corroded.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 140,792 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged / corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,419 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,134 miles

Offside and nearside rear floor near spring hangers corroded.

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes both sides.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,679 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 47,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,287 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 BWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWF, 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 BWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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