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KY59 UDS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

328,525 mi
Last recorded328,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 328,525 miles

Brake Pads Warning Light On

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 328,363 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake Pads Warning Light On

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 320,209 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 320,203 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both Rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 307,628 miles

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

Nearside Front play @ road wheel

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

Offside Front play @ road wheel

Fail 28 Jun 2019 307,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front play @ road wheel

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

Offside Front play @ road wheel

Pass 27 Oct 2017 297,349 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 297,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both Rear (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 287,958 miles

Engine management light on (flashing)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

Various marker lights out

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 287,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (marked up yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable leaking oil (looks like its coming out of the rack ends) (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on (flashing)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

nearside middle side marker in-op

Pass 10 Oct 2015 286,041 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 286,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 185,025 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 137,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 137,478 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,445 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 UDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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