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KY59 UHF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

241,318 mi
Last recorded241,318 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 UHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2024 241,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working and damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dashboard (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault dashboard (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Driver control (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road lower (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2023 228,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all breaks (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 225,618 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 222,456 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 212,192 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 211,892 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 197,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 197,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 172,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 142,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 103,886 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 88,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,901 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,689 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 UHF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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