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KY59 UGH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,119 mi
Last recorded246,119 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 246,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 246,115 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 228,538 miles

Front Lower nearside & offside ball joints slight play

Front outer sills corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2019 209,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 189,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 189,018 miles

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

Front brake imbalance 27%

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 170,546 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 170,546 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 149,828 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 123,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,991 miles

DIFF SEAL SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,467 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 UGH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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