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KY59 UFM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

240,431 mi
Last recorded240,431 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 240,431 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 240,431 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 230,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 230,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 224,029 miles

both front shocker top bearings slight lift-rear link and d bushes slight play-rear brake pads wearing low-rack play-o/s/f/ shocker damp-oil leak-rear x2 wheel bearings slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2020 224,029 miles

All outline marker lamps not working nearside all side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All outline marker lamps not working offside all side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator not working offside side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Position lamp not working n/s/f/ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/r/ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r/ (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front shocker top bearings slight lift-rear link and d bushes slight play-rear brake pads wearing low-rack play-o/s/f/ shocker damp-oil leak-rear x2 wheel bearings slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2019 220,336 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 220,336 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 207,782 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 207,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 198,427 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 177,519 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 177,513 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 160,560 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 160,559 miles

Centre Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment out of adjustment on pivot point (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned headlight too low (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack rod worn to excess (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,885 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,618 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,278 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 UFM 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 61.1%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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