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KP59 BYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,610 mi
Last recorded216,610 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 216,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nsr lens cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2019 202,167 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play center propshaft bush deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 202,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear registration plate bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play center propshaft bush deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake not working

Pass 21 Feb 2019 185,831 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 185,831 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 171,991 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 171,964 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2016 160,189 miles

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

note.various brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Apr 2015 146,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 146,519 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 112,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 111,836 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 BYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

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

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