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KY59 UDW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 212,652 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake effort weak, just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 207,382 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

doors corroded

drivers seat in poor condition

tipper body sides corroded

Fail 13 May 2022 207,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

doors corroded

drivers seat in poor condition

tipper body sides corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 191,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside panel corrosion to cab

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 191,607 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside panel corrosion to cab

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 178,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 166,498 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 147,354 miles

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

tipper bed corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 139,343 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 139,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,334 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,334 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,830 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod 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)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,776 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 UDW 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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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