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KU09 NHD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

204,679 mi
Last recorded204,679 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 204,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 186,877 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 186,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 169,021 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 169,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 150,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 150,821 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 131,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 106,905 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,761 miles

Rear axle pinion leak

slight noise on steering column

Fail 1 Sep 2017 47,759 miles

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

Rear axle pinion leak

slight noise on steering column

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,531 miles

Emissions to low to detect

Engine light on

Slight knock in steering no play or roughness detected poss in rack

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,014 miles

exhaust emissions to low to detect

front brake pipes greesed over

rear axle pinion damp

slight knock in steering(no fault visable)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 37,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust emissions to low to detect

front brake pipes greesed over

rear axle pinion damp

slight knock in steering(no fault visable)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,331 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 26,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,240 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 NHD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU09 NHD registered?

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

Is KU09 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 NHD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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