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KU59 OSF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,685 mi
Last recorded217,685 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 217,685 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 217,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 217,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 216,232 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 215,680 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 214,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 213,726 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 212,326 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 212,326 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 210,800 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 210,789 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 198,674 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 198,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 198,674 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 167,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 167,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 134,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 134,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 107,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,446 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 99,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,831 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 OSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

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

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