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KM59 TXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

303,428 mi
Last recorded303,428 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 303,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also squeaks when turning wheel lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 303,418 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie-bar badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Less than 2mm - advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also squeaks when turning wheel lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 293,101 miles

Handbrake could be better on the offside

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in between shaft and housing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 264,146 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 264,146 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 221,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

inner rack joints slight play within

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 190,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 174,717 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 174,717 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 149,496 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 107,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,891 miles

both front discs corroding on inside face

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 TXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

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

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