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KU59 ORS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,373 mi
Last recorded209,373 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 209,373 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 193,864 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front offside front inner arm ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 193,764 miles

All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front offside front inner arm ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 167,008 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 164,973 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 164,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front steering arm has play

Pass 21 Feb 2017 153,071 miles

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low effort

Fail 21 Feb 2017 153,071 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,376 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 118,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,957 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,957 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,580 miles

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

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 ORS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KU59 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

KU59 ORS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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