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KU59 ABV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,188 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 116,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) possable arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 115,583 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 25,491 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 115,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front D bushes antiroll bar excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working n/s mirror repeator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

both overtaking mirrors missing

Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,941 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

both overtaking mirrors missing

Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Rocker Cover Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light Lense Damaged But Not Showing White Light To The Rear

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 109,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Within Wing Mirror Casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Mirror Backing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Within Wing Mirror Casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,647 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear light lense damaged / reverse light part

some body marker lights not working

Fail 13 Aug 2016 83,965 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear light lense damaged / reverse light part

some body marker lights not working

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,900 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 72,900 miles

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,140 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KU59 ABV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU59 ABV, 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 KU59 ABV registered?

KU59 ABV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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