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KN59 GRX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side marker light not working

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tipper body structure corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2026 91,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side marker light not working

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tipper body structure corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,743 miles

Nearside Side marker not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pick up/flat bed structure corroded or poor condition in places

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side marker light not working/damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2024 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side marker light not working/damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,900 miles

Flat/tipper bed structure in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both side repeater lamp lenses damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 80,900 miles

Flat/tipper bed structure in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both side repeater lamp lenses damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,249 miles

Flat bed/pick up in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 78,249 miles

Flat bed/pick up in poor condition

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side marker not working

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,111 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,110 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Emissions not tested Cat missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 67,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,361 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,317 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,964 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 37,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 GRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

KN59 GRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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