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NK09 EUY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,814 mi
Last recorded178,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 EUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 178,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in nearside steering arm/ rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 178,791 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in nearside steering arm/ rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 177,159 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi's going into calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 176,470 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 176,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 168,205 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2020 167,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose first side seat lower (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 160,577 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 158,375 miles

Offside parking brake slightly slower and lower in performance may need attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 158,211 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 158,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 155,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 155,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 152,057 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 152,057 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat Nav (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 148,484 miles

Electric handbrake, hydraulic reservoir damaged/empty

slight lift, both front suspension, lower ball-joints

Fail 21 Mar 2014 146,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 146,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 137,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 87,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 45,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,119 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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NK09 EUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NK09 EUY, 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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NK09 EUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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