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RK09 CFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,252 mi
Last recorded187,252 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 CFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 187,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 184,594 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 184,556 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65X16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 183,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 183,276 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 181,711 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL FOUR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 181,046 miles

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

Offside tie rod has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2021 181,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside tie rod has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2020 178,332 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 178,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure all rear u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 175,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 171,680 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 171,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 148,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 146,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,560 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r body panel damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,729 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 57,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RK09 CFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK09 CFA, 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 RK09 CFA registered?

RK09 CFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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