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KN59 GKG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,025 mi
Last recorded211,025 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 211,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 210,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 210,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 209,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 208,553 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 208,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 207,700 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 207,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 207,677 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 184,095 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension strut boot split

Nearside Front Tyre wearing off on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Track Rod (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension strut boot split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 160,006 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 160,006 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle cross member has impact damage causing sharp edge and pipe rubbing against edge .Large amount of oil around area possible power steering leak. (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel linkage siezed (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 139,509 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,505 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diff oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,367 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 66,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 GKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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