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KU09 NEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

306,455 mi
Last recorded306,455 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 NEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 306,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers covers damaged

centre rear stop light inop

glow plug light on

Fail 28 Feb 2020 306,455 miles

Emissions not tested injector noisey (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure rear u bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers covers damaged

centre rear stop light inop

glow plug light on

Pass 27 Feb 2019 296,442 miles

Glow plug warning light on

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

Offside centre body marker not working

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 296,441 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts Front (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Glow plug warning light on

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

Nearside front bumper insecure

Offside centre body marker not working

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 270,701 miles

Oil leak ()

centre rear stop light missing

driver seat damaged

engine light on

Fail 26 Feb 2018 270,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

centre rear stop light missing

driver seat damaged

engine light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 240,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 210,229 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 210,229 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 181,277 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 181,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 156,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 156,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,556 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 124,556 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,463 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 NEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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