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KU09 MWP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

222,080 mi
Last recorded222,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 MWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 222,080 miles

Nearside Rear LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

Offside Front DOOR PILLAR CORRODED

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear nearside and offside SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Fail 20 Jan 2022 221,721 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning ALSO INCOMPLETE AND WRONG COLOUR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working ALSO INCOMPLETE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

Offside Front DOOR PILLAR CORRODED

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

Rear nearside and offside SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2020 195,693 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES RUNNING ALONG UNDERBODY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 195,693 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES RUNNING ALONG UNDERBODY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working MIDDLE LAMP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 180,091 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

WIPERS POOR

Pass 2 Jan 2019 160,360 miles

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

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

OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRING SLIGHTLY SPLAYED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Dec 2018 160,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRING SLIGHTLY SPLAYED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 141,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre close to cords

Fail 22 Dec 2017 141,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre close to cords

Pass 28 Dec 2016 121,747 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,628 miles

All tyres have cuts within tread.

Front windscreen has slight damage outside of swept area.

Nearside & offside front inner rack joints have slight movement.

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 107,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All tyres have cuts within tread.

Front windscreen has slight damage outside of swept area.

Nearside & offside front inner rack joints have slight movement.

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

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

Nearside front outer marker light inoperative.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,753 miles

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

Nearside front side repeater lens damaged.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front steering control arm has slight movement.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,855 miles

coolant level low

Pass 22 Dec 2012 52,741 miles

Accident damage to front grill

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,496 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

nearside rear light unit damaged

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 MWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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