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KN59 GMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,755 mi
Last recorded134,755 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,400 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has a chip less than 10mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

presenter adviced

Fail 8 Sep 2018 127,349 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has a chip less than 10mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear drop link bushes and D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 121,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,770 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,014 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 111,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,463 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,706 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 GMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN59 GMU registered?

KN59 GMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is KN59 GMU safe to buy?

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