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KU59 OVV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

236,909 mi
Last recorded236,909 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 236,909 miles

-730d service alert,engine oil and coolant maxed,bodywork neglected and interior poor and muddy soiled,ns reg light inop,oil spill,black death on injector cover,underbody-arches-sills rusting-mudded

engine oil spill,rack area oily,underbody-running gear rusting,pipes scabby greased

front pads uneven wear,cooling fan cowling loose,shockers poor casings rusting,both front steering joints play,nsf tyre tread poor,osr tyre tread low,rear anti roll bar bushes poor,balljoints poor noisy-needed soon

Pass 2 Apr 2024 206,729 miles

both front steering arm balljoints play,rear lights fractured,nsf brake bindy-noisy,suspension-shockers-running gear rusting,sills-arches-underbody rusting-covered in sealer,battery weak

service alert on,nsf indicator colour fade,fuel filter damp,osf sill holed,exhaust flexi poor,propshaft 1st mounting poor,nsr anti roll bar play,brake pipes rusting nsf chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2023 193,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 193,359 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust section missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 185,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe, flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 181,181 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 181,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 178,916 miles

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

Rear Doors slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 168,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 157,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front windscreen cracked just outside swepted aera

Rear both sides lens damaged ok no white light showing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 136,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 120,170 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 120,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,851 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2014 101,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,448 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 76,448 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OVV 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVV, 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 OVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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