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RK09 ZKC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

373,331 mi
Last recorded373,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 373,331 miles

Front Inner tie rods slight play

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

Pass 15 May 2025 370,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper marker light in/op

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 370,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper marker light in/op

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 366,595 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 366,595 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 359,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 351,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 349,962 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 343,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 3 Oct 2018 310,397 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 13 Dec 2017 281,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 20 Dec 2016 244,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 11 Jan 2016 215,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 185,736 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 157,199 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 119,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 119,455 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 89,226 miles

Air tempreture sender tucked up into chassis

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bellhousing inspection plug missing

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,226 miles

Air tempreture sender tucked up into chassis

bellhousing inspection plug missing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,848 miles

puncture to offside rear inner tyre. inflated before test but started to deflate whilst testing

Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

puncture to offside rear inner tyre. inflated before test but started to deflate whilst testing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,640 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 ZKC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

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

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