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KY59 KYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,595 miles

general corrosion

oil leak

rear of cab corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 117,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cabstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion

oil leak

rear of cab corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 69,742 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF + CAT has been tampered with (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65R16 Central cut reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Wing mirror side repeater incorrect colour from a distance (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel excessive

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside bodywork damage

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Rear differential has slight seepage

Rear Rear steps damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear shock bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65R16 ALL 4 tyre sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle surface rust due to vehicle age

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,545 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 99,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,433 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 90,424 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,992 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & LEAKING ()

Offside Front WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

TIPPER LOAD BED CORRODED

Fail 26 Oct 2017 66,991 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROR - REPEATER LENS (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROR - REPEATER LENS (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & LEAKING ()

Offside Front WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

PAS NOISY?

TIPPER LOAD BED CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,908 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,908 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,529 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,065 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 KYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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