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KN59 GOU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,667 mi
Last recorded167,667 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 167,667 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 167,667 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working side marker out (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 147,681 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 147,681 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 140,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 121,834 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 101,435 miles

Nearside Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 GOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

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

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