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KM59 YWK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,603 mi
Last recorded210,603 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 210,603 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 210,603 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 197,779 miles

could not check rear seat belts as seat is strapped up and not in use

Fail 19 Nov 2019 197,779 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

could not check rear seat belts as seat is strapped up and not in use

Pass 23 Nov 2018 195,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 185,313 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 168,893 miles

EML light on dash

diff seal has slight leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 155,562 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 135,939 miles

Rear seat belts not tested seat not in use

Fail 22 Dec 2015 135,371 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside All position lamps not working side markers not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater on door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts not tested seat not in use

Pass 17 Dec 2014 110,429 miles

both inner track control joints worn

n/s/f shock damper has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,508 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 61,508 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YWK 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 64.3%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

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

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