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KU59 OWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,108 mi
Last recorded221,108 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 221,108 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 221,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 219,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 217,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 218,866 miles

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 218,865 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 213,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 213,017 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 213,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 205,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 205,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONTTO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 198,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 189,650 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

three side markers inop

Fail 28 Aug 2014 189,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

three side markers inop

Pass 15 Aug 2013 170,682 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2013 170,624 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 163,372 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rear discs severely pitted and corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 163,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rear discs severely pitted and corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 143,497 miles

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are in poor condition

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

High level brake light not working

Nearside marker light inop

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

slight lift in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

slight play in offside front wheel but not excessive

Fail 24 Aug 2012 143,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are in poor condition

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

High level brake light not working

Management light on

Nearside marker light inop

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

slight lift in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

slight play in offside front wheel but not excessive

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 OWZ 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 60%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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