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KU09 MWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,338 mi
Last recorded221,338 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 MWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 221,338 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front n/s & o/s sills slightly distorted

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch to sill covered with duct tape

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 215,362 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 215,362 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 205,551 miles

Rear diff worn

Pass 30 Jan 2017 192,098 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 192,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 186,472 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 186,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 156,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 156,576 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,452 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,032 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,028 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 63,158 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 63,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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