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KU09 NDO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,361 mi
Last recorded224,361 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 224,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 218,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 215,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 215,275 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring clamp loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 208,680 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 208,680 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 196,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 184,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 171,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 160,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 160,718 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 156,658 miles

front brake discs poor

front of door sills damaged

long parking brake travel

Fail 12 Jun 2017 156,655 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs poor

front of door sills damaged

long parking brake travel

Pass 3 Jun 2016 154,955 miles

front brake discs poor,and imbalance between front brakes

near side wiper blade efficiency poor

off side front lower ball joint dust boot perishing

slight play/knocking in steering

Fail 31 May 2016 154,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front and rear brake discs poor

near side wiper blade efficiency poor

off side front lower ball joint dust boot perishing

slight play/knocking in steering

Pass 24 Jun 2015 153,535 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 24 Jun 2015 153,535 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,729 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 148,715 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 142,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NDO, 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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KU09 NDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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