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KY09 ETK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

374,917 mi
Last recorded374,917 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 ETK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 374,917 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 374,911 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet fuel component weeping

Pass 21 May 2018 371,428 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 371,416 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 341,572 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-Bushes. 23mm Bar (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flexi has a slight blow.

Exhaust hanger corroded at rear.

Nearside Front Perished on outer edge.

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

Oil leak from sump washer.

Pass 7 May 2016 312,458 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear-box hanger.

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

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

Rear diff bearings becoming noisy.

Tyre cracking slightly on NSF outer edge.

Pass 13 May 2015 255,085 miles

Engine emits white smoke.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 255,085 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Engine emits white smoke.

Pass 10 May 2014 183,260 miles

No diesel smoke emmissions detected.

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

Rear differential bearings noisy.

Pass 14 May 2013 110,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,192 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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KY09 ETK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ETK, 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 ETK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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