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KY59 UJU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

372,894 mi
Last recorded372,894 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 372,894 miles

All inner arches corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 339,730 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 326,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 313,668 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 313,656 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 289,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 289,234 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 267,891 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 228,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 171,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 167,079 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes undersealed

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2016 166,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slite engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,385 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 134,385 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,989 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,050 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,766 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 UJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UJU, 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 UJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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