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KP59 BYW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,539 mi
Last recorded126,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 126,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 126,539 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,072 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 123,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 118,830 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 118,692 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rack end ball joint

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

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

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

Offside Front exhaust bracket lose

Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,370 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 81,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 64,750 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

front accident damage

hand brake effort just met

nearside nearside

Fail 10 Nov 2012 64,750 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front accident damage

hand brake effort just met

nearside nearside

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 BYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

KP59 BYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is KP59 BYW safe to buy?

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