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KY59 KYA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,370 mi
Last recorded236,370 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 236,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 234,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 234,003 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 223,646 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 223,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 218,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 218,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 204,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Mud flap missing

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 204,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working both side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working both side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Mud flap missing

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Cleaned (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 182,946 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Mirror cover damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Mud flap missing

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 154,447 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 154,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure mount distorted, damaged (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing marker (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

front brake application uneven 28% (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven parking brake (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,131 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack joints

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack joints

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front and rear disc worn

marker light not working

steering rack damp

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front and rear disc worn

marker light not working

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,123 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

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 KYA 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 57.1%.

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 KYA, 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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KY59 KYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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