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KU09 NHT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,563 mi
Last recorded183,563 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 183,563 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel has slight binding

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s by swinging shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s rear door

Fail 9 Aug 2021 183,505 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower of sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury plastic clips (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

excessive corrosion on o/s rear door but not likely to cause injury

Pass 4 Aug 2020 173,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner /outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 169,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

play in upper steering column joint ( knocking)

Fail 18 Jul 2019 169,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

play in upper steering column joint ( knocking)

Pass 3 Aug 2018 161,158 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Damage to front of Vehicle

Exhaust has slight blow at flexi joint

Front lower Ball joints have play

Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Bush worn

Play in both Track Rods

Steering UJ's worn

Fail 2 Aug 2018 161,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Damage to front of Vehicle

Exhaust has slight blow at flexi joint

Front lower Ball joints have play

Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Bush worn

Play in both Track Rods

Pass 9 Aug 2017 150,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 2mm lift (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Nearside body damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 2mm lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside body damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

n/s/m marker lamp not working

o/s/r marker lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,025 miles

Both front suspension lower arm ball joints worn & only just acceptable

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

Scratch in screen

Fail 2 Aug 2016 143,025 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Both front suspension lower arm ball joints worn & only just acceptable

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

Scratch in screen

Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,394 miles

no spare wheel in carrier

scratch in front screen

Fail 5 Aug 2015 134,394 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

no spare wheel in carrier

scratch in front screen

Pass 6 Aug 2014 122,099 miles

door open warning lamp illuminated

movement in o/s/r lamp assembly

n/s steering rack inner ball joint heavily worn

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,816 miles

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

free-play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2013 106,816 miles

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

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

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

free-play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

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 NHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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