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KY59 KZZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

232,876 mi
Last recorded232,876 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 232,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has slight reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body panels all around are slight rusty under doors, sills, rear doors

Pass 16 Sep 2020 207,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 207,762 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 202,352 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM

Fail 15 Nov 2019 201,777 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively POWER STEERING FLUID FROM RESERVOIR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

INCORRECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED

N/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM

Pass 23 Nov 2018 188,347 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 188,345 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 188,323 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

N/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER COVER MISSING

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 182,375 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER MOUNTING BRACKET NOT CONNECTED

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

PART OF N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER HOUSING CORRODED AWAY

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR OVER FILLED

VEHICLE D.P.F. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BEEN MODIFIED

Fail 21 Nov 2017 182,286 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER MOUNTING BRACKET NOT CONNECTED

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

PART OF N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER HOUSING CORRODED AWAY

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR OVER FILLED

VEHICLE D.P.F. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BEEN MODIFIED

Pass 30 Nov 2016 176,765 miles

EML Light on

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 176,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML Light on

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 171,493 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT AND BRAKE FAULT WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED

N/S/F, O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON OR APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

PARTICULATE HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED

PARTS OF PARTICULATE FILTRATION SYSTEM MISSING OR HAVE BEEN DISCONNECTED

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 18 Nov 2015 171,478 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT AND BRAKE FAULT WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED

N/S/F, O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON OR APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PARTICULATE HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED

PARTS OF PARTICULATE FILTRATION SYSTEM MISSING OR HAVE BEEN DISCONNECTED

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 Sep 2014 157,221 miles

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

O/S REPEATER STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 29 Aug 2014 157,175 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 21 Sep 2013 140,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,364 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 KZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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