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RK09 ZHY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

380,469 mi
Last recorded380,469 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 380,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 380,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 377,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 377,519 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 352,264 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 318,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 287,068 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 251,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 214,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 182,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 136,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,526 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,139 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 ZHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

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

Is RK09 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 ZHY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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