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KU59 OUW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

214,942 mi
Last recorded214,942 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 214,942 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 214,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 212,883 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both head lamp lenses condensated

Pass 16 Nov 2023 209,815 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 208,189 miles

collant leak

front shocker dust covers both sides

small cuts to o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2022 208,189 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner b/js (2.1.3 (b) (i))

collant leak

front shocker dust covers both sides

small cuts to o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2021 204,668 miles

o/s mirror/repeaterdamaged

slight play at steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2021 204,668 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working rear x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s mirror/repeaterdamaged

Pass 28 Oct 2020 199,139 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 199,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 193,832 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Front seat foam base worn

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 193,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Front seat foam base worn

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 184,335 miles

hard to select 1st and 2nd

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 28 Oct 2017 178,179 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inners on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 178,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight on a right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

Ball joint has slight play both inners on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 172,816 miles

Steering system slightly tight steering slightly heavy when turning right (2.2.D.1)

diff oil seak leaking

front brake discs badly deteriated

front number plate slightly deteriated

o/s/r light lense damaged

rear brake discs badly deteriated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 172,816 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight steering slightly heavy when turning right (2.2.D.1)

diff oil seak leaking

front brake discs badly deteriated

front number plate slightly deteriated

o/s/r light lense damaged

rear brake discs badly deteriated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 165,954 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front bottom ball joints have play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs deteriated/worn (3.5.1i)

emissions 0.64 pass no pribntout available

front brake imbalance and fluctuation 23 %

Fail 18 Nov 2015 165,954 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front bottom ball joints have play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs deteriated/worn (3.5.1i)

emissions 0.64 pass no pribntout available

front brake imbalance and fluctuation 23 %

Pass 21 Nov 2014 155,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2013 144,623 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 144,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 140,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 OUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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