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KY59 UES

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,323 mi
Last recorded178,323 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 178,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 279,675 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 264,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 247,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 223,597 miles

Front offside and nearside track rod end has slight play

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 223,597 miles

Front offside and nearside track rod end has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 153,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 148,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 165,611 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 139,887 miles

emissions too low to register results

Fail 27 Oct 2012 139,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too low to register results

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 UES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UES, 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 UES registered?

KY59 UES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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