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KU09 NDG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,829 mi
Last recorded240,829 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 240,829 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2025 240,151 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 239,299 miles

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

O/S/R TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 238,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 238,359 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 214,411 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 214,411 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 187,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 187,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 163,397 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 163,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 142,781 miles

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Feb 2019 142,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Feb 2018 127,791 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD, STEERING RACK END

POWER STEERING WEEP

Fail 9 Feb 2018 127,595 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD, STEERING RACK END

POWER STEERING WEEP

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,817 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 23 Feb 2017 113,566 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER SWIVEL GAITER (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure BOTH REAR U BOLT RETAINING NUTS INSECURE (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,740 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,775 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE O/S/R

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK ROD JOINTS STEERING RACK END

Fail 3 Feb 2015 84,444 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE O/S/R

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK ROD JOINTS STEERING RACK END

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,811 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 71,806 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,595 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 25 Feb 2012 38,583 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 NDG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NDG, 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 NDG registered?

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

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