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KY59 UFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

254,858 mi
Last recorded254,858 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 254,858 miles

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

body sideboards corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 254,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

body sideboards corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 231,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 217,931 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 217,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 206,175 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 206,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 201,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 201,530 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear side marker inop

Pass 22 May 2020 194,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 194,062 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail centre universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 186,195 miles

DPF sensor pipes not attatched

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

cooling fan cowling damaged and loose

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust mount corroded off of exhaust, but exhaust is still supported

Fail 5 Apr 2019 186,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

DPF sensor pipes not attatched

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

cooling fan cowling damaged and loose

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust mount corroded off of exhaust, but exhaust is still supported

Pass 4 Apr 2018 173,875 miles

DPF differential pressure sensor pipes not attached at DPF

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 173,875 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers blocked (8.2.3)

DPF differential pressure sensor pipes not attached at DPF

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 154,012 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 154,011 miles

All position lamps not working n/s side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front upper (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear upper and outer (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) insecure o/s/f half of pad missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 124,353 miles

Offside Front shock has slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2015 124,353 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working side markers. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater smashed. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer requires redirecting (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear outside side marker not working on light cluster.

Offside Front shock has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,257 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,255 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,136 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,146 miles

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

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 UFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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