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KU59 OVG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,745 mi
Last recorded238,745 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 238,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 238,736 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both centre rear seat belts not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced rear side position lamp mounting bent - affecting light visibility (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working front side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill under rear passenger door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working motor audibly working but no fluid coming from washer jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged but working (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight power steering fluid leak

steering noisy and rough - possible UJ / steering rack noise

tailgate bed sides severely corroded but secure

Pass 19 Nov 2024 230,936 miles

DPF not original, cannot check internals, benefit of doubt given

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Dpf pressure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Sill holed, but mot within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint boot twisted

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All seatbelts should be accessible when presented for an mot

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Cab holed, but not within any prescribed areas

Rear Tipper bed and sides severely corroded, but secure

Steering rack noisy

Steering system slightly rough Possible UJ, possible steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 230,936 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leaking fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Bush split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

DPF not original, cannot check internals, benefit of doubt given

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Dpf pressure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Sill holed, but mot within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint boot twisted

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All seatbelts should be accessible when presented for an mot

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Cab holed, but not within any prescribed areas

Rear Tipper bed and sides severely corroded, but secure

Steering rack noisy

Steering system slightly rough Possible UJ, possible steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 222,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 222,214 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 216,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 205,826 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 205,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides floor supports three above wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 159,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT UNEVEN WEAR INNER CHECK PRESSURES AND TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately MAIN RACK IS NOISY INTERNALS CHECK (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP SCREEN SLIGHT (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 159,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH OUT LINE TO HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working AND ON BOTH SIDES HAVE MARKER LIGHTS OUT 5 IN TOTAL (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT UNEVEN WEAR INNER CHECK PRESSURES AND TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately MAIN RACK IS NOISY INTERNALS CHECK (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP SCREEN SLIGHT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 145,332 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable INNER ROD ENDS AS PLAY O/S WORST (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 145,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rod end as slight play in rack both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort HAND BRAKE NOT WORKING (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable INNER ROD ENDS AS PLAY O/S WORST (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 125,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 125,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both (5.2.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 104,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 93,475 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,475 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 8,766 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,112 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 OVG 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 57.1%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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