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KU09 NEF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,591 mi
Last recorded183,591 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 NEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 183,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 183,190 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard dpf pipes have been disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 170,068 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 170,068 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 145,636 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 145,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 143,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (appear to have heavy standing corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door step corroded & holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has multiple cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp unit has condensation

Fail 10 May 2022 143,603 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating possibly caused by rust build up (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large slice, cords visible without interference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (appear to have heavy standing corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front door step corroded & holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has multiple cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp unit has condensation

Pass 14 Sep 2020 141,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked /damaged

Rear diff seal weeping

oil residue

slight play in steering detected at steering wheel suspected lower uj

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2018 136,685 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 136,676 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 135,850 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,275 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2015 109,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,093 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,668 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 69,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,453 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 NEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

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

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