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KU09 MYC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

299,821 mi
Last recorded299,821 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 299,821 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

dif leaking

front number plate damaged

nearside wing mirror damaged

oil leak

slight play in both front shocks

Fail 1 Nov 2017 299,743 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

dif leaking

front number plate damaged

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside rear reflector missing

oil leak

slight play in both front shocks

Pass 21 Jul 2016 259,014 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear link rods (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 259,014 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear link rods (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 220,102 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 220,100 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 182,556 miles

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

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2014 182,555 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,337 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,899 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 MYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

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

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