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RK09 ZHX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

368,461 mi
Last recorded368,461 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 368,461 miles

Horn slightly harsh

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 343,777 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

horn slightly harsh

Pass 14 Nov 2019 319,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 292,892 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 267,512 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 238,554 miles

some play in front lower ball joints,but still well in limit

Pass 4 Jan 2016 220,111 miles

Nearside Rear indicator about 70 % working

Pass 13 Jan 2015 192,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 167,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 134,286 miles

minor play ,lift in nsf lower balljoint

slight seepage at powersteering pipe

Pass 1 Feb 2012 100,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r anti-roll bar lower link bush has slight play but not to excess at present.

o/s/r anti-roll bar lower link bush has slight play but not to excess at present.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 100,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r anti-roll bar lower link bush has slight play but not to excess at present.

o/s/r anti-roll bar lower link bush has slight play but not to excess at present.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

seepage at powersteering pipe,near radiator

slight oil leak at diff. pinion seal

stonechip outside zone A,in limit

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,517 miles

seepage at powersteering pipe,near radiator

slight oil leak at diff. pinion seal

stonechip outside zone A,in limit

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,517 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 ZHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RK09 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK09 ZHX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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