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KY59 UHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,284 mi
Last recorded233,284 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 233,284 miles

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

Handbrake cable is rusty might fail if stretched

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 218,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 216,996 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (modify with wire) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 197,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 171,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 160,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 149,903 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front discs are worn (2.7.2a)

front discs are worn

Fail 5 Oct 2017 149,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 45% (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front discs are worn (2.7.2a)

front discs are worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 139,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak diff seal ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 139,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak diff seal ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 8 Oct 2014 121,758 miles

Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 121,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,637 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 110,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,781 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

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 UHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UHO, 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 UHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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