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KM59 TXE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,114 mi
Last recorded162,114 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 162,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 162,114 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working centre (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 156,804 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 156,804 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 152,419 miles

some lift in front suspension ball joints. some wear in brake discs,some rust in brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2017 152,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

some lift in front suspension ball joints. some wear in brake discs,some rust in brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2016 146,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front shocks slight flexing

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 29 May 2015 141,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 125,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 114,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,775 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 112,418 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 TXE 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 57.1%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

KM59 TXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is KM59 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM59 TXE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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