CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK59 UZA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,801 mi
Last recorded140,801 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 UZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 140,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 136,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 132,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner rack end play

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner rack end

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

hand brake no reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 118,365 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,966 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing starting to separate (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 115,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low with bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing starting to separate (6.1.7 (b) (i))

park brake recording low effort both sides

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,628 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2019 109,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,297 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,764 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,283 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,262 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK59 UZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK59 UZA?

You can check the full history of GK59 UZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK59 UZA registered?

GK59 UZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is GK59 UZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK59 UZA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK59 UZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK59 UZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.