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KU59 OPD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,842 mi
Last recorded222,842 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 OPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 222,842 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Apr 2018 222,838 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 211,457 miles

both front bottom balljoints have play

slight imbalance on front brakes (n/s low)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 196,006 miles

Offside Front on 2mm on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 195,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose front shackle (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front on 2mm on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 171,061 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 171,053 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

lift to nearside and offside front suspention ball joints

pipes to diesel filter damp?

rear brakes worn low

Pass 19 Apr 2014 165,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,000 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 132,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cuts in tread offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre

Splits in inner sidewall offside front tyre

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 OPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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