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KY09 EPE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,942 mi
Last recorded93,942 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 EPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 93,942 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 93,920 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,795 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipe, rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake effort only just met.

Fail 21 Feb 2025 93,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 93,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose / caliper connection. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 92,478 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 92,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,235 miles

Park efficiency only just met

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,075 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,468 miles

Offside Rear Cargo door corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,875 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,620 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,255 miles

emissions to low to read

Fail 24 Apr 2015 61,255 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 1 May 2014 48,759 miles

emissions below machine lower limit

nearside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,749 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

emissions below machine lower limit

nearside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

offside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,829 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 123,817 miles

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN BOTH TRACK RODS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,292 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 100,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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KY09 EPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KY09 EPE, 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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KY09 EPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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