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RK09 ZKA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,402 mi
Last recorded34,402 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,402 miles

osf inner step been weled prior to mot

osf shocker slightly damp

Pass 1 Mar 2019 323,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 294,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 262,020 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 246,890 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 246,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 237,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 204,443 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 171,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,117 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,117 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

clip missing from wiring loom on nearside front underside of vehicle

severe judder from rear brakes on handbrake application

srs light displayed on dashboard

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,151 miles

oil leak from rear diff seal

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 ZKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc 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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

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

Is RK09 ZKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 ZKA 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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