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KN59 GMY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,606 mi
Last recorded95,606 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre NOT REPAIRABLE LOCATION

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside x2 central side markers inoperative

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp unit damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside x2 rear side markers inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,466 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap broken / missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside central side marker inoperative

Fail 25 Feb 2025 89,372 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour blue smoke when accelerating / reaching operating temperature (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements musical air horns fitted, main horn not working (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap broken / missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside central side marker inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,306 miles

Nearside Centre side marker not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 86,306 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Centre side marker not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 84,017 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside middle side marker not working

Fail 9 Feb 2023 84,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside middle side marker not working

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,936 miles

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

Nearside middle side marker not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2022 81,936 miles

Brake cable damaged front section parking brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside jet not working and nearside poor (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside jet not working and nearside poor (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside middle side marker not working

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2021 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/ missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside central side marker not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/ missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2021 79,191 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/ missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside central side marker not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/ missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,655 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,444 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 72,444 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,698 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 69,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,803 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 62,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 52,696 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s wiper blade slightly smearing

n/s/r handbrake weaker than o/s/r

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,768 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror loose

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 GMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

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

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