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KU09 MXK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 MXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 71,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2025 69,286 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2025 69,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,658 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 67,658 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected top bolt loose bottom bolt missing 2 new bolts fitted (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2023 67,291 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front disks worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front And Both Front To Rear Greased In Places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded / Deteriorated

Free Play Both Front Steering Rack Tie Arms

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 57,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 19 May 2017 55,269 miles

N/S/F Steering Tie Arm Slight Free Play

Pass 5 May 2016 51,989 miles

Parking Brake Has Only Just Met Legal Requirement 16%. System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

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

Pass 20 May 2015 49,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

prop shaft to rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,642 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,450 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,200 miles

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 MXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU09 MXK registered?

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

Is KU09 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 MXK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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