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KU59 OUB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,062 mi
Last recorded133,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 133,062 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2026 133,044 miles

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

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

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

Both front shocks have slight play

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2025 131,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort lower than Offside rear

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front sliding gland bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 131,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort lower than Offside rear

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front sliding gland bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 130,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2024 130,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 128,346 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 128,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2022 127,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 127,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 124,806 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,579 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,607 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,792 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 OUB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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