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KM59 TYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,977 mi
Last recorded196,977 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 196,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 196,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 193,307 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 193,307 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 187,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 181,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 176,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 171,166 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 162,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 162,876 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 150,747 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 150,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 138,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 127,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 104,514 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 104,511 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,724 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,621 miles

no emissions detected at test

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 TYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM59 TYX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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