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KY59 UDB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

258,583 mi
Last recorded258,583 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 UDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 258,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 boost leak (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 257,557 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 257,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 247,580 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 233,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 220,208 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 206,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 193,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 178,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 170,224 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear mounting corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 161,380 miles

Nearside slight play in inner rack end

Offside slight play inner rack end

Pass 2 Sep 2015 152,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 145,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,770 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,083 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 UDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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