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KY59 UKW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,901 mi
Last recorded162,901 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 162,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 155,233 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 150,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 144,318 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 144,196 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up diff end (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 139,528 miles

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

Offside slight play in steering are (drumstik)

Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,910 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 130,845 miles

Offside Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected drumstick arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,883 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 114,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

KY59 UKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is KY59 UKW safe to buy?

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