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KM59 TMO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,980 mi
Last recorded212,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 212,980 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front stanchion slight play

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front stanchion slight play

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 212,854 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Stanchion,slight play

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

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

Offside Front Stanchion,slight play

Pass 31 May 2024 210,006 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 210,006 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 207,557 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective But system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stanchion,(Slight play)

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

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

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

Offside Front Stanchion,(Slight play)

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

Fail 25 May 2023 207,557 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective But system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stanchion,(Slight play)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Stanchion,(Slight play)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 204,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 204,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached d bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 191,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 156,281 miles

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

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

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

nearside front rack end play under boot gaiter.

offside front rack end play under boot gaiter.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 156,281 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked approx 110mm in swept area. (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside front rack end play under boot gaiter.

offside front rack end play under boot gaiter.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,356 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 TMO 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 TMO, 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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KM59 TMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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