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KY09 ETR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019
Fail 8 Feb 2019

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

Central Seat belt buckle missing Centre seat belt missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,185 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 34,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure plus beam pattern low (1.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort Both side not working (3.7.D.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 292,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer play in rack end joint

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear shocker mounting damaged

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 292,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bushes failed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working lamp missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bushes failed (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure plus broken (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer play in rack end joint

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear shocker mounting damaged

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 174,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 156,505 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 156,505 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,105 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 115,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,129 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 ETR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ETR, 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 KY09 ETR registered?

KY09 ETR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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