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KU59 OWM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

238,074 mi
Last recorded238,074 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 238,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 238,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 220,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & o/s ()

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 220,214 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & o/s ()

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 200,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 181,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 147,869 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside and nearside rear front mud guard needs insecure

Fail 11 May 2020 147,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside and nearside rear front mud guard needs insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 3 Jun 2019 112,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 26 May 2018 69,919 miles

spare wheel carrier cable tied n/s

Fail 26 May 2018 69,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

spare wheel carrier cable tied n/s

Pass 30 May 2017 60,801 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,744 miles

Offside hole in side repeater lens

slight wear o/s/f shock

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,859 miles

1x o/s side marker missing

1x spare wheel hangers missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 48,859 miles

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

1x o/s side marker missing

1x spare wheel hangers missing

2x n/s side markers inop

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,456 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 41,456 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,900 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 OWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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