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KN59 GPX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

305,078 mi
Last recorded305,078 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 305,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front nearside and offside front brake bind

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 305,017 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour [door] (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour [door] (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working top marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake bind

oil leak unknown source

Pass 19 Jan 2024 297,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 297,859 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 290,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair suspect oil leak O/S/R hub (1.2.1 (c))

main handbrake cable corroded in places also outer casing damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2022 286,195 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 286,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 284,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 267,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 267,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 258,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 235,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 210,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 181,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 156,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,149 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs (inner faces) worn

both front inner rack ends have slight play

brake warning light on

n/s/f side repeater cover broken

Fail 12 Nov 2012 115,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs (inner faces) worn

both front inner rack ends have slight play

brake warning light on

n/s/f side repeater cover broken

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 GPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

KN59 GPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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