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KP59 BWW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,633 mi
Last recorded196,633 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 196,633 miles

advise underside of van corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 190,349 miles

General corrosion over entire body of vehicle

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 174,478 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 174,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 165,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 152,722 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s &n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

Fail 14 Mar 2022 152,722 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s &n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 142,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearshift rod area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo breather pipe work (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff to propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 142,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearshift rod area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo breather pipe work (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff to propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 138,461 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn universal joint (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 138,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn universal joint (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,708 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 131,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,137 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 112,910 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,098 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,892 miles

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 BWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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