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RK09 ZHV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

308,539 mi
Last recorded308,539 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 308,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 283,634 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 283,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 262,979 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 233,135 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 204,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 173,000 miles

application at rear brakes is slightly uneven,( ns first )later it levels out

Pass 30 Jan 2013 135,523 miles

screw in nsr inner tyre

slight play at both sides of inner steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2013 135,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

screw in nsr inner tyre

slight play at both sides of inner steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2012 99,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both front inner trackrodarm joints

slight play in osf antirollbar D-bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 99,635 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both front inner trackrodarm joints

slight play in osf antirollbar D-bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakepedal antislip provision starts to split at edge

osr outer tyre showing more wear at inne edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,372 miles

brakepedal antislip provision starts to split at edge

osr outer tyre showing more wear at inne edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,881 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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RK09 ZHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

RK09 ZHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is RK09 ZHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 ZHV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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