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KU59 OZL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

425,039 mi
Last recorded425,039 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 425,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 423,920 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S/F and N/S/F wing mirrors (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 422,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, nail in tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower corrosion bottom of door

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output lens missing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 418,924 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 418,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 407,933 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 407,932 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Dropside insecure hinge insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 400,510 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 398,711 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 398,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 391,727 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 391,727 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 379,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split/insecure

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play between damper/casing

Nearside windscreen washer not fully functional

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split/insecure

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play between damper/casing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp rear cover missing

Offside obligatory mirror casing/housing damaged

Offside seat base worn

Offside seat trim panel insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear prop shaft centre bearing worn

tow pin not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2017 379,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage centre body panel hinge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings track rod (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split/insecure

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play between damper/casing

Nearside Front top marker lamp not working

Nearside Outer seat belt buckle casing damaged/insecure

Nearside windscreen washer not fully functional

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split/insecure

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play between damper/casing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner steering rack gaiter securing clamp missing

Offside headlamp rear cover missing

Offside obligatory mirror casing/housing damaged

Offside seat base worn

Offside seat trim panel insecure

Offside side marker lamp not working

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear prop shaft centre bearing worn

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

tow pin not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2016 317,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top rubber cover (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front body damage

Offside head-lamp rear cover missing

Oil leak engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat material damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2016 317,897 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body bolt missing (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top rubber cover (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body bolt missing (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front body damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside head-lamp rear cover missing

Oil leak engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivers seat material damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2015 244,053 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear side marker lamp not working

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 161,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S cab top marker light out

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 161,571 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S cab top marker light out

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 128,109 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front rack play

Fail 6 Nov 2013 128,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front rack play

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,565 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 OZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 OZL, 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 OZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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