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KM59 TKZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,693 mi
Last recorded168,693 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 168,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens loose

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 168,691 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens loose

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 165,389 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 165,380 miles

Emissions not tested broken on down pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock has play in it

Pass 11 Aug 2017 160,931 miles

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

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

differential oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2017 160,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

differential oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 156,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

ns outer sill corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 1 Aug 2016 156,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust split (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sills corroded

play in steering uj's

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing outer cover corroded and cracked (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside loading door inoperative

Pass 31 Jul 2015 148,137 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 148,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 137,317 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,062 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

squeal from rear brakes on handbrake application

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 TKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

KM59 TKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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