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KN59 GKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,509 mi
Last recorded175,509 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 175,509 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear door corroded covered in tape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

all under body corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 175,509 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear door corroded covered in tape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

all under body corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 167,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 166,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 159,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 158,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 157,452 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 154,043 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 154,042 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 148,531 miles

Front shockers are corroded

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

Nearside middle side loading door will not open from out side

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2019 148,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shockers are corroded

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

Nearside middle side loading door will not open from out side

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,019 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake needs adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,957 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 100,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,689 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 70,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,797 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 GKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc 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 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

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

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