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KU59 OTR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

277,748 mi
Last recorded277,748 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 OTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 277,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 276,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 274,554 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 263,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2021 241,792 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2020 233,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2020 233,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2019 223,100 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 216,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 199,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 199,580 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 199,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u -bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 178,514 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack area (2.3.3b)

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2014 135,944 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 135,944 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 119,488 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 119,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 88,464 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,464 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

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 OTR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU59 OTR registered?

KU59 OTR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is KU59 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU59 OTR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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