CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY59 LFF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 93,559 miles

Nearside Front steering inner rack joint

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack inner joint

pick up body heavily corroded black tape covering rough edges on side

Fail 13 Jun 2025 93,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front steering inner rack joint

Offside Front Inner steering rack inner joint

pick up body heavily corroded black tape covering rough edges on side

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TRACKING REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES AND BUSHES IN END OR ANTI-ROLL BAR ITSELF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 87,969 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective AFTER FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP BROKEN BETWEEN FLEXI AND CAT (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TRACKING REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES AND BUSHES IN END OR ANTI-ROLL BAR ITSELF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (both metal pipes after fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,784 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Jump point in engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively From ramp on body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged All Four (7.1.2 (d))

Electrical wiring insecure On rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,823 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear as run along chassis to both rear offside and nearside hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 42,898 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear side marker missing

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 May 2016 42,876 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear side marker missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 May 2016 42,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear side marker missing

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2015 34,210 miles

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,413 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,230 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY59 LFF 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY59 LFF?

You can check the full history of KY59 LFF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY59 LFF registered?

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

Is KY59 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 LFF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY59 LFF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY59 LFF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.