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KP59 BTY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,862 mi
Last recorded208,862 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 BTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 208,862 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 206,656 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 206,656 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 204,222 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 204,222 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 202,225 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 202,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 199,966 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 197,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 194,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possibly flexy pope,can't see for catguard (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 192,356 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 189,803 miles

Exhaust corroded and not secured to bracket but still adequately supported

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Both front shockers have shaft play (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 189,803 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust corroded and not secured to bracket but still adequately supported

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Both front shockers have shaft play (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 172,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 140,654 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 140,089 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,245 miles

offside front brake pads low

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,189 miles

exhaust mount rubbers split exhaust cable tied and secured

rear diff seal leaking

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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KP59 BTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP59 BTY, 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 KP59 BTY registered?

KP59 BTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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