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KU09 NHV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

452,605 mi
Last recorded452,605 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 452,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 447,002 miles

propshaft mount bush worn

Fail 11 Nov 2024 447,209 miles

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

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

propshaft mount bush worn

Pass 4 Oct 2023 441,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 439,758 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

upper body damaged but no sharp edges + rear D bushes both sides worn out but no play

Pass 11 Oct 2021 435,016 miles

Central propshaft bush worn but not resulting excessive movement

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer body damage and corrosion but no sharp edges

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 433,207 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Oct 2020 433,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working 2 marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 432,109 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exterior body has signs of surface corrosion

nearside marker not working

Fail 2 Oct 2019 432,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exterior body has signs of surface corrosion

nearside marker not working

Pass 20 Sep 2018 426,441 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front side marker in op

screen wash light on dash

Fail 19 Sep 2018 426,441 miles

Direction indicator not working nearside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing nearside rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light both (4.6.2 (a))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front side marker in op

screen wash light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2017 422,036 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 422,036 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nsr (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 416,547 miles

Rear service and parking brake passed on limit-wipers smearing

front to rear brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly

rack play-x2 rear shockers slightly damp

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy-rear brakes juddering

Pass 3 Mar 2015 377,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 302,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 222,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

indicator lense in nearside front wing mirror cracked

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2013 222,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

indicator lense in nearside front wing mirror cracked

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2012 149,766 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 NHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

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

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