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KY59 UKH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

322,066 mi
Last recorded322,066 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2023 322,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Dec 2022 316,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Dec 2022 316,270 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 309,510 miles

all under body covered in under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Tips on all pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 309,506 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Tips on all pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all under body covered in under seal

Pass 18 Dec 2020 304,052 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 303,990 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 294,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake weak just met requirement

Offside 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 290,213 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 290,213 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 282,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 274,968 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 256,879 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 245,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 236,001 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Oct 2013 236,001 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Oct 2012 228,528 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 UKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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