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KY59 UDJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

345,201 mi
Last recorded345,201 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 UDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 345,201 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 341,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 337,569 miles

Note ; Spare wheel carrier 1 support hook missing

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Wiring requires securing below turbo

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced 3 Amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & seepage at turbo hose & intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration ; Front plate damaged & rear plate deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2019 337,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Wiring requires securing below turbo

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced 3 Amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & seepage at turbo hose & intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration ; Front plate damaged & rear plate deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 312,607 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes 23 % , Parking brakes 26 %

Note ; Noise from Nearside rear wheel on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related

Pass 12 May 2017 301,212 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 15 % , Parking brakes 22 %

Brakes ; Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Drivers view ; n/s lower mirror cracked

Lighting ; n/s & o/s side repeaters ( on door mirror ) damaged

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint have vertical play

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 25 Jun 2016 288,933 miles

Engine oily

Nearside Rear Bracket for spare wheel carrier broken

Offside Front Seat worn on edge

Rear differential oily

Steering rack covered in oil

Fail 21 Jun 2016 288,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Engine oily

Nearside Rear Bracket for spare wheel carrier broken

Offside Front Seat worn on edge

Rear differential oily

Steering rack covered in oil

Pass 24 Jun 2015 267,199 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/f tyre getting low

slight play in n/s/r antiroll roll bar bush

Fail 24 Jun 2015 267,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/f tyre getting low

slight play in n/s/r antiroll roll bar bush

Pass 27 Jun 2014 246,614 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre tread, no cords showing

front wipers smear slightly

n/s/f wing mirror, indicator cracked

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2013 237,808 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear mud guards and body missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 183,743 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 UDJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

KY59 UDJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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