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KY59 LCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 120,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 114,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,013 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f wing slightly damaged.

smoke level not detected during emissions test.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,009 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f wing slightly damaged.

smoke level not detected during emissions test.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,324 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 88,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,840 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 80,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,658 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,654 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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 4 Nov 2015 61,286 miles

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

both sides front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 4 Nov 2015 61,286 miles

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

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

both sides front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,871 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 13 Nov 2012 24,807 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 LCZ 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 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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

KY59 LCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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