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KY59 UFT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

387,327 mi
Last recorded387,327 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 387,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 386,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 384,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 384,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 377,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 373,499 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 368,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 368,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 360,834 miles

1x N/S taillight inoperative

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 360,834 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1x N/S taillight inoperative

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 312,892 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 312,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 261,751 miles

Both mirror indicator lenses cracked/damaged

Both rear anti roll bard-bushes and eye bushes have play

Both wheel arch liners damaged

Brake wear warning on dash

Hand brake cable lever mechanism partly seized, but still operates

Headlamp aim adjusted on test

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced damage to lense (1.7.5a)

Prop shaft centre bearing has slight wear

Rear brake pads low, discs scored

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 261,705 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Both headlamps emitting blue light colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened locating pin repaired with bolt, ubolt plate cracked (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Groove worn into hose, due to fouling broken leaf spring (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired Leaf spring broken on o/s (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Partly fouling leaf spring, groove worn into tyre inner sidewall (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate insecure cables ties holding number plate, partially covering one letter (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both mirror indicator lenses cracked/damaged

Both rear anti roll bard-bushes and eye bushes have play

Both wheel arch liners damaged

Brake wear warning on dash

Hand brake cable lever mechanism partly seized, but still operates

Headlamp aim adjusted on test

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced damage to lense (1.7.5a)

Prop shaft centre bearing has slight wear

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads low, discs scored

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 218,589 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 195,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 170,356 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 UFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UFT, 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 UFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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