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KU09 MWX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,627 mi
Last recorded258,627 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 258,627 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 258,624 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 215,159 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 215,151 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 176,150 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,605 miles

Airbag light on

Brake light switch wireing appears to be hanging down

Chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rollbar end link bushes worn

Wipers poor

Fail 9 Feb 2013 101,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Airbag light on

Brake light switch wireing appears to be hanging down

Brake warning light on

Chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Front discs have a big wear lip

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear pads appear very low - hard to see

Rear rollbar end link bushes worn

Wipers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2012 72,355 miles

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)

cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall but not to cords

front brake disc's in poor condition

s r s air bag light on dash

slight brake bind on n/s/f brake

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 MWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

KU09 MWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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