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KN59 GCX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,579 mi
Last recorded196,579 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 GCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 196,579 miles

BOTH FRONT HUB COMPONENTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

UNDER BODY HAS SLIGHT SURFACE RUST

Pass 28 Nov 2023 192,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 187,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 182,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 177,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019

Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements O/S,N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 157,777 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S up-down play (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 157,777 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S up-down play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 152,024 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S UP-DOWN PLAY (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 152,024 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S UP-DOWN PLAY (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 146,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint up-down play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside wiper slightly worn

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 143,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,962 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)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 62,611 miles

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 28 May 2013 62,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 40,880 miles

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 GCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KN59 GCX, 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 KN59 GCX registered?

KN59 GCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is KN59 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 GCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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