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KM59 YTX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,557 mi
Last recorded185,557 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 185,557 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 185,557 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working all (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 175,056 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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Fail 27 Mar 2025 175,056 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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Pass 18 Mar 2024 165,891 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 165,891 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlight bulb insecure on mian beam

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 151,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,147 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 136,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 130,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 121,273 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 121,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,914 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,914 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,456 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,017 miles

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

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

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 YTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

KM59 YTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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