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KY59 KWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,870 mi
Last recorded188,870 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 188,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 181,976 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 181,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 174,394 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 165,414 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 165,414 miles

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 158,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 151,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 145,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 145,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 143,146 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 143,141 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 139,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 139,829 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,154 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 135,154 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 128,402 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 128,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 120,109 miles

brake pedal soft

Pass 2 Jan 2014 102,086 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,292 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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KY59 KWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY59 KWU, 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 KY59 KWU registered?

KY59 KWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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