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KY59 UGP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019

NSR axle seal leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR axle seal leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 213,435 miles

Covers fitted

Driver seat has a damage

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 199,550 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 199,550 miles

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Central Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 183,287 miles

n/s/f seat missing not fitted day of test

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2015 170,404 miles

anti-roll bar bushes rear slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2015 170,404 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

anti-roll bar bushes rear slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 150,148 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,278 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight damage to n/s mirror/ repeater

Fail 5 Sep 2013 120,278 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to n/s mirror/ repeater

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,037 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 100,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 UGP 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 57.1%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

KY59 UGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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