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KY09 ETU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,129 mi
Last recorded107,129 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 107,129 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2022 104,210 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade is split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SPARE WHEEL - Tyre tread is low and cords exposed around edge of tyre.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN. ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,590 miles

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

Nearside rear reverse light inoperative.(Vehicle registered prior to 1/9/2009).

Steering rack - Offside inner ball joint is slightly worn.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 12 Sep 2019 82,590 miles

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

Nearside rear reverse light inoperative.(Vehicle registered prior to 1/9/2009).

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high MAIN BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack - Offside inner ball joint is slightly worn.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smell of fuel but no visible leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 75,861 miles

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

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,083 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 71,078 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,948 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,948 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

leak on rear diff pinion oil seal

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

slight movement rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2015 62,948 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

leak on rear diff pinion oil seal

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

slight movement rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,191 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 47,191 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s inner track bar has play in ball joint

Fail 26 Oct 2013 47,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,794 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 ETU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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