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KM59 TWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,362 mi
Last recorded188,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 TWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 188,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 188,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 184,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 180,596 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 174,807 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 174,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 167,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 163,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 157,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 150,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Particulate filter warning light on

Fail 15 Mar 2018 150,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Particulate filter warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 141,938 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 & D-bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 133,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,723 miles

Both wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,086 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,205 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 TWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

KM59 TWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is KM59 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM59 TWU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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