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V409 KUK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

280,697 mi
Last recorded280,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 KUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 280,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 280,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar coupling too weak not mounted to chassis (6.1.6 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Became Detached During Test (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 277,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corrosion around rear bumper mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tow ball/jaw not fitted to rear bumper/bracket. Electrics socket tethered with tie wrap under body.

Fail 20 Jun 2025 277,010 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corrosion around rear bumper mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tow ball/jaw not fitted to rear bumper/bracket. Electrics socket tethered with tie wrap under body.

Pass 21 May 2024 274,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened twisted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 274,231 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened twisted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 269,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 265,893 miles

tow bar removed corrosion to rear crossmember

Fail 9 Jun 2022 265,891 miles

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2021 265,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger front bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering almost detatched from front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 262,285 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 262,283 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached under step corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 257,053 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 256,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 251,935 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 251,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure axle u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

steering rack ends worn

Pass 8 Jul 2017 247,231 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 247,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 241,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel rim corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/rear rear spring mount corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 241,911 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel rim corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 235,892 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 235,935 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 231,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 231,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 227,806 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 227,806 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 222,777 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 213,526 miles

Brake peddle travel long.

Front O/S disk worn

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear O/S disk scored & worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 205,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 196,321 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 186,380 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 168,017 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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V409 KUK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 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 V409 KUK, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V409 KUK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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