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KU59 OUO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

296,552 mi
Last recorded296,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 296,552 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 291,219 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 291,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure SOME MISSING (1.1.14 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 284,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded away

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 284,584 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded away

Fail 29 Sep 2020 284,529 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective Side marker lens missing, showing white light. (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working tail light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 281,621 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and center. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 281,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and center. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 281,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and center. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 277,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 261,634 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 261,635 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 235,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust flexy blowing

nearside front marker light in-op

nearside stearing arm has slight play at its fixing

offside all side markers in-op

offside front stearing arm has play at its fixing

oil leak

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 235,510 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear eye bushed (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front top (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust flexy blowing

nearside front marker light in-op

nearside stearing arm has slight play at its fixing

offside all side markers in-op

offside front stearing arm has play at its fixing

oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 195,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 164,144 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 142,062 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 129,450 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 OUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 OUO, 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 OUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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