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KU09 CHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,210 mi
Last recorded140,210 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 140,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp damp inside

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,430 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 137,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 134,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2023 131,767 miles

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2023 131,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2021 124,915 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 124,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 124,337 miles

Vehicle over weight

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,571 miles

Emissions too low to record

Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,523 miles

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

Emissions too low to record

OSR handbrake below req

Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,253 miles

OSR and NSR brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,041 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 2 Jul 2012 45,644 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres worn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,578 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres worn

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 CHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KU09 CHL, 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 KU09 CHL registered?

KU09 CHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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