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DE59 KYR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

307,331 mi
Last recorded307,331 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 KYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 307,331 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 307,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 297,284 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 297,284 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 286,286 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 277,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 275,182 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 274,015 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2017 265,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 253,537 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 251,631 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 225,912 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 225,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 159,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 105,974 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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DE59 KYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE59 KYR, 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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DE59 KYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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