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KM59 TYD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,897 mi
Last recorded137,897 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 137,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 135,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside wide angle mirror missing

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 129,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 127,091 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked cracked but light is non obligatory

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

brake pad warning light on but pads are not worn.

signs of fuel around tank due to over filling but no seepage

Fail 12 Feb 2022 127,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked cracked but light is non obligatory

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

brake pad warning light on but pads are not worn.

signs of fuel around tank due to over filling but no seepage

Fail 7 Feb 2022 126,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 124,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 124,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 121,588 miles

both front tie rods have slight play

emissions to clean to test

screen chipped

Fail 30 Jan 2020 121,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

emissions to clean to test

screen chipped

both front tie rods have slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,047 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has play

Offside Rear tyre low

rad cowling stopping rad fan from spinning

Fail 4 Feb 2019 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front track rod end has play

Offside Rear tyre low

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rad cowling stopping rad fan from spinning

Pass 3 Feb 2018 116,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,598 miles

crack in top of windscreen,not in drivers view

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,839 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 86,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,594 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,594 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,319 miles

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

emission limits were tested & met but the dsm could not register the readings

Fail 7 Dec 2012 66,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

emission limits were tested & met but the dsm could not register the readings

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 TYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

KM59 TYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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The MOT history for KM59 TYD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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