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KM59 TUO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,481 mi
Last recorded255,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 255,481 miles

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 255,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 254,178 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 247,633 miles

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

Nearside Front brake dragging very slightly

No Tow ball fitted at time of test but the vehicle has been damaged around mounting points

Pass 1 Feb 2018 230,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 179,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 148,889 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 20 Jan 2016 148,889 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 14 Dec 2015 147,529 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under-trays fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 147,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 128,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,745 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs are worn

Fail 9 Nov 2013 111,744 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,924 miles

brake warning lamp on front brake discs scored

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 TUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

KM59 TUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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