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KX59 GKU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,463 mi
Last recorded112,463 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 112,463 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 112,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 103,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,923 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,159 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Feb 2018 57,308 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust tail (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front grill insecure

offside front steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

service light illuminate

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,295 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Feb 2017 78,295 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

offside rear heater exhaust pipe insecure

rear axle differential pinion seal has slight oil leak

service light illuminate

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,944 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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KX59 GKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX59 GKU, 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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What year was KX59 GKU registered?

KX59 GKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is KX59 GKU safe to buy?

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