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KY59 UJE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

231,526 mi
Last recorded231,526 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 UJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 231,526 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body not fully secure (ody fixing bolts loose outer/ missing on inside mounts)

Fail 6 Feb 2025 231,511 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working position/end outline RED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Body not fully secure Body fixing bolts loose outer/missing on inside mounts (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 227,727 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 227,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 221,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 221,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 215,868 miles

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

Front both steering rack ends slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2022 215,868 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

DPF light on

Front both steering rack ends slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2020 209,601 miles

Minimum parking brake effort only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 209,601 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Minimum parking brake effort only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 200,183 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2019 200,172 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2018 192,491 miles

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

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2018 192,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2017 184,390 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 184,390 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 172,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 161,285 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 142,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 128,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 128,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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