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KU09 MYV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,892 mi
Last recorded230,892 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 230,892 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 230,892 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2023 216,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 198,493 miles

exhaust gas leak

oil leak

tyres perish

Pass 31 Mar 2021 185,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 185,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 169,597 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 169,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 155,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,276 miles

Nearside Front 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

no emissions test running to lean,rev limiter fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,916 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,798 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

handbrake lever has excess travel but has some reserve left

oil level slightly low

steering knocks when rocked-no play in steering or suspension at timne of test

Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front wiper blades slightly worn

handbrake lever has excess travel but has some reserve left

oil level slightly low

steering knocks when rocked-no play in steering or suspension at timne of test

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 MYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

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

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