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KU59 OPP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

347,120 mi
Last recorded347,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 OPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 347,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 341,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing nearest the cab (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 341,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing nearest the cab (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 341,061 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 338,577 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 338,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 336,070 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 336,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 325,324 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 325,269 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 308,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 286,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 286,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 277,519 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 277,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 263,700 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 263,691 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 238,661 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 211,704 miles

Both rear tyres going slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 151,714 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight binding at N/S/F brake. O/S (front) side marker lamp missing. Engine to exhaust front pipe bracket has bolts missing. Luton box body side rubbing strips are broken, with resulting small projections.

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 OPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KU59 OPP, 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 OPP registered?

KU59 OPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KU59 OPP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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