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KU59 OVF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,431 mi
Last recorded161,431 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 161,431 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 161,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 157,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 157,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 153,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 147,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 147,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 141,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 141,983 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,971 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 119,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,708 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,177 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,175 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both chassis brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,584 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,690 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition,

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 OVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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