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RK09 ZHT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,902 mi
Last recorded154,902 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,774 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 117,551 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,613 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 93,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,314 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 76,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,607 miles

all tyres worn on edges

front brake discs will require replacement at next pad change

front number plate damaged

offside rear reflector damaged

slight imbalance between parking brakes

various body damage

Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,607 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a))

all tyres worn on edges

front brake discs will require replacement at next pad change

front number plate damaged

offside rear reflector damaged

slight imbalance between parking brakes

various body damage

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,609 miles

front brake discs poor - advise replacement at next pad change

front number plate damaged

various body damage

Fail 19 Feb 2018 62,609 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs poor - advise replacement at next pad change

front number plate damaged

various body damage

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,879 miles

all seatbelt holsters operation poor

area around offside rear hub oil seal is damp

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges,outers below 1.6mm

long travel on brake pedal - advise investigation

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,587 miles

all seatbelt holsters,poor operation

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear relector damaged

offside repeater light lense damaged

rear tyre valves poor

wipers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,598 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

body damage to nearside rear

cargo area loaded

front brake discs poor

Fail 4 Feb 2015 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

body damage to nearside rear

cargo area loaded

front brake discs poor

front tyres worn on outer edges

imbalance between rear brakes and between parking brakes

noise from rear wheels?

Fail 8 Feb 2014 34,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cargo area loaded

clean burn from exhaust. No smoke

slight knock from steering

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,215 miles

cargo area loaded

clean burn from exhaust. No smoke

slight knock from steering

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,447 miles

cargo area loaded

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

rear tyres worn on edges,offside rear worse

Pass 18 Feb 2012 22,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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 ZHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

RK09 ZHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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