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GK59 UYR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

237,654 mi
Last recorded237,654 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 UYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 237,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose and casing split (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low overall efficiency only just met requirements 16%

Fail 19 Dec 2025 237,592 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleeder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose and casing split (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 236,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear x2 Both Have Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 236,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear x2 Both Have Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 234,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Hose - Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service Brake Lags Slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2023 234,983 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Hose - Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service Brake Lags Slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2022 233,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 232,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 232,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travle (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring u bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 230,119 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 230,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 230,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 205,758 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 7 Oct 2015 205,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 Sep 2014 176,178 miles

both steering rack outer ends worn

Pass 13 Sep 2013 136,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering rack both outer joints worn

Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,380 miles

Chips on drivers side of windscreen - not affecting view

Front discs have a slight wear lip

Front pads low

Play in n/s steering arm

Play in o/s steering arm

Slight bind to o/s/f brake

Slight oil leak

n/s/f chassis has 1 bolt loose

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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GK59 UYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GK59 UYR, 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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GK59 UYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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