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KM59 TGY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,218 mi
Last recorded128,218 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 TGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 128,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking At Rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 116,484 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 May 2016 116,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 100,881 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 19 May 2015 100,880 miles

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on dash

Pass 16 May 2014 79,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 79,895 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2013 57,002 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2013 57,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,360 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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KM59 TGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KM59 TGY, 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 KM59 TGY registered?

KM59 TGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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