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KP59 BYK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,779 mi
Last recorded172,779 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 172,779 miles

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

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 14 Nov 2023 172,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust is missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 166,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise slight play in steering tie rod

Fail 29 Nov 2022 166,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Driver's seat insecure bolt missing out of seat mounting to floor at rear of seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 18 May 2021 158,756 miles

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

injector seals blowing

Fail 10 May 2021 158,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

injector seals blowing

Pass 13 Jun 2019 141,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,887 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 119,883 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 106,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,931 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,635 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 BYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

KP59 BYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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