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KY09 ESO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

258,078 mi
Last recorded258,078 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 258,078 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 258,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 254,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 253,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 252,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 248,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 248,455 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 228,998 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2019 228,994 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 209,332 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clip casing missing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance x2 lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 209,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also screw in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clip casing missing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance x2 lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 182,837 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clip casing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance x2 (1.4.A.2e)

rear diff slight leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 158,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 138,275 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,064 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 66,064 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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 ESO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESO, 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 ESO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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