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GK59 UYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,808 mi
Last recorded53,808 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 UYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 53,808 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,214 miles

Nearside small mirror missing still got good view

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing still working ok (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 38,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside small mirror missing still got good view

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing still working ok (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 28,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,530 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 18,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 18,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 16,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 13,696 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 12,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 9,841 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 9,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 8,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,178 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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GK59 UYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GK59 UYX, 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 GK59 UYX registered?

GK59 UYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is GK59 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK59 UYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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