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M40 KBO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

245,045 mi
Last recorded245,045 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 245,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front various suspension parts corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2025 243,796 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 243,796 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 241,534 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 239,238 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in Offside front inner steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2022 237,002 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 233,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 229,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 224,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 219,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 216,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 149,617 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 149,617 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,875 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 112,875 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 77,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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M40 KBO 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 M40 KBO, 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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M40 KBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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