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KU59 OUP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

525,454 mi
Last recorded525,454 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 525,454 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 525,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 508,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very little damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very little damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface corrosion on underside and around o/s step

Fail 31 Jan 2020 508,710 miles

Headlamp aim not tested dipped beams not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very little damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very little damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface corrosion on underside and around o/s step

Pass 18 Dec 2018 474,372 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 474,369 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning steering heavy on idle (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear only 50% tail light working

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 441,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

n/s blade

Fail 15 Nov 2017 441,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s blade

Pass 22 Nov 2016 397,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 318,589 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 318,586 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 237,620 miles

screen cracked at top but not in swept area

Fail 21 Nov 2014 237,599 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

screen cracked at top but not in swept area

Pass 2 Dec 2013 151,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,896 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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