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KU59 OSD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,120 mi
Last recorded169,120 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 169,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 169,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 161,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s headlight misted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 161,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s headlight misted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 149,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 149,275 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Felt By Hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 132,338 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A,zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing due to roadwheel binding.

Pass 31 May 2018 120,572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 120,752 miles

Brake cable damaged parking brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,056 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 98,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,953 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,475 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 57,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,519 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,115 miles

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 OSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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