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KN59 GKE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

359,639 mi
Last recorded359,639 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 359,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 359,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 342,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 328,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 328,330 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both side (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 300,200 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear side marker lamp not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 300,200 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear side marker lamp not working

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 300,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 262,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 261,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 184,567 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 183,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 116,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 116,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.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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KN59 GKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

KN59 GKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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