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KY09 EYA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,646 mi
Last recorded188,646 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 188,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to cat joint/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield loose insecure

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 188,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to cat joint/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield loose insecure

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 187,564 miles

Nearside Door panel corroded

Offside Door panel corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2025 187,563 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Door panel corroded

Offside Door panel corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 187,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected Parking brake shoes / backing plate corroded (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected Parking brake shoes / backing plate corroded (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Both DPF pressure pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 183,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Both DPF pressure pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 178,037 miles

Brake Pad wear light on

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

Nearside Front Upper Marker light inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 178,037 miles

Brake Pad wear light on

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

Nearside Front Upper Marker light inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,191 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged convex mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 175,189 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged convex mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 169,467 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 169,378 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 162,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 162,051 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 155,680 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 155,680 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 139,272 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 129,877 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 129,877 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2014 122,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 84,849 miles

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

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

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

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 EYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

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

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