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KP59 BWB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,421 mi
Last recorded208,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 208,421 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 208,421 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 183,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCKER TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCKER TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 175,016 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 162,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 149,615 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front side door badly corroded but not yet holed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 9 Oct 2019 149,615 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front side door badly corroded but not yet holed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 129,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 129,468 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint(drumsick end) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering joint (drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,374 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,260 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear side marker inop

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,750 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,790 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 54,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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KP59 BWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWB, 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 BWB registered?

KP59 BWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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