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KY59 UFW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,583 mi
Last recorded120,583 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 120,583 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tipper body in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,999 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,068 miles

All side marker lights not working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,684 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,666 miles

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

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

Offside PLAY IN RACK END

Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside PLAY IN RACK END

Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 67,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

one of three bulbs not working offside rear lamp

side marker lights not working

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 UFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

KY59 UFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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