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KY59 LDE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,991 mi
Last recorded209,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 LDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 209,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 209,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and insecure 1/2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 168,060 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 168,060 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 152,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 135,004 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 135,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,894 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Central Body has slight corrosion nearside door (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, may need further adjustments or repair.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 97,356 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 97,356 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,054 miles

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

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

offside rea lamp has been temporarily repaied with lense tape but does not show white light to rear

Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rea lamp has been temporarily repaied with lense tape but does not show white light to rear

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,639 miles

brake wear lamp on

damage to o s rear lamps

management lamp on

Fail 1 Nov 2013 81,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake wear lamp on

damage to o s rear lamps

management lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,443 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 LDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc 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 LDE, 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 LDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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