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KR59 XLX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,529 mi
Last recorded191,529 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 XLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 191,529 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 191,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 167,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 152,276 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 146,560 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 146,560 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,220 miles

Front both front inner track rods have slight play

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 142,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front both front inner track rods have slight play

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 136,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 136,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,653 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 120,607 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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KR59 XLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR59 XLX, 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 KR59 XLX registered?

KR59 XLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is KR59 XLX safe to buy?

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