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RY53 KRS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 92,343 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 92,343 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,994 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,885 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,163 miles

Offside Front lower mirror glass missing

Fail 23 Dec 2022 81,163 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak by filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front lower mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,363 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front and rear brake discs badly corroded on inside

Offside Blind spot mirror missing

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 7 Dec 2021 77,363 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Front and rear brake discs badly corroded on inside

Offside Blind spot mirror missing

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,275 miles

Offside Front secondary lower mirror missing

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,059 miles

differential has oil leak from seal

Fail 19 Dec 2018 59,059 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back of DPF to back box loose (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

differential has oil leak from seal

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,249 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 52,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear side marker light inop

Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,558 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 28,583 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,032 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 24,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 19,235 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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RY53 KRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY53 KRS, 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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RY53 KRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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