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KY59 UJB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,692 mi
Last recorded133,692 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 127,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 122,919 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 118,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also slight play (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also slight play (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,623 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,477 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,472 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,661 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 50,445 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,445 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 47,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,809 miles

o/s rear body marker lamp inop

Fail 2 Jul 2013 42,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear body marker lamp inop

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,124 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 UJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

KY59 UJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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