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KY59 KYC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,421 mi
Last recorded242,421 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 242,421 miles

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

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

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

Rear slight inbalance on rear handbrake/os/r slow

Fail 1 Nov 2016 242,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear slight inbalance on rear handbrake/os/r slow

Pass 6 Nov 2015 226,132 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

N/S/R SILL DAMAGED

N/S/R SILLS COVERED IN TAPE &N/S/F DOOR

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive SILLS TO DOOR PILLER (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 179,797 miles

emmisions too low to read

Fail 15 Oct 2014 179,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

emmisions too low to read

Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,200 miles

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

n/s/f body has slight damage

o/s running marker inop

rear anti- roll bar d-bushes have slight play

slight play in o/s/f track arm

Fail 12 Oct 2013 119,199 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f body has slight damage

o/s running marker inop

rear anti- roll bar d-bushes have slight play

slight play in o/s/f track arm

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,830 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 KYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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