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KN59 GBO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,195 mi
Last recorded143,195 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 GBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper body corroded

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

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 142,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper body corroded

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

Rear both sides lamp unit lens slightly defective

Pass 13 Apr 2023 139,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower door corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper corroded

Rear both sides rear lamp unite lens slight damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2022 137,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Body not fully secure tipper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 135,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 135,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 122,374 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 122,368 miles

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

Front Service brake lagging in operation caliper sliders seized n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,522 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears low slider seized (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,039 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,661 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,661 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,180 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,180 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,671 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,055 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 47,018 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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KN59 GBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN59 GBO, 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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KN59 GBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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