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KY59 LDD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

239,965 mi
Last recorded239,965 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 239,965 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back sill outer and inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back sill outer and inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 226,812 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sides door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear step damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2024 226,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 213,450 miles

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

rear door

Pass 18 Mar 2022 200,325 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 200,321 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber no longer attached to chassis (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2021 183,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,272 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 149,271 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 149,046 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working mid (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working mid (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake mechanism (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s f wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,136 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 116,136 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,523 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 104,521 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 94,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

N.S.R + O.S.R Inner wheel arches damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,858 miles

N.S + O.S.R Inner wheel arches badly damaged

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 LDD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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