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KY59 UJA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 UJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 140,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,419 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe leading to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 137,404 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe leading to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe leading to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,819 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine drivebelt tensioner worn and misaligned

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

Nearside Front Lower slight damage to inner/outer sill

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

Offside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 128,862 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside indicator repeater light broken but does not show white light

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 127,284 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower non obligatory mirror part missing

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower non obligatory mirror part missing

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,261 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 108,452 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 108,450 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,404 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,854 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 20,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 3,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 UJA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UJA, 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 UJA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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