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GK59 UZW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

247,720 mi
Last recorded247,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 UZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 247,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear most side marker light not working

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 247,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear most side marker light not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 230,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 230,193 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 215,702 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 215,702 miles

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 204,221 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 204,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 181,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 181,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 181,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 158,188 miles

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

Offside Centre side marker lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear most side marker lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips across windscreen (less than 10mm in diameter) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 158,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Centre side marker lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear most side marker lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips across windscreen (less than 10mm in diameter) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 134,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded at clips/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 134,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear lower drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D Bushes not holding bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded at clips/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Marker (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 95,101 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Marker (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance centre and rear marker lights dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 84,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken and shows white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance centre and rear marker lights dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 43,500 miles

spare wheel missing from carrier.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

deterioration of both front brake discs.(inner face).

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 3 May 2013 43,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

deterioration of both front brake discs.(inner face).

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

nearside rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

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 UZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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