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KP59 BXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,553 mi
Last recorded161,553 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 BXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 161,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear door has been repaired with tape

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 161,522 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear door has been repaired with tape

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 159,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise/borderline free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight play in suspected top strut mount area

Nearside Lower sideloading door lower corroded/taped up

Nearside Rear Lower sill area corroded/taped up

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise/borderline free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both antiroll bar d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various oil leaks across engine areas

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2017 158,184 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 146,100 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 146,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,183 miles

Exhaust bracket missing

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Parking brake only just met legal requirments

Fail 10 Sep 2015 134,183 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust bracket missing

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2014 112,308 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,803 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

n/s marker light out o/s marker light out

Fail 13 Sep 2013 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash

n/s marker light out o/s marker light out

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,825 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,825 miles

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

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

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 BXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

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

Is KP59 BXZ safe to buy?

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