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KY59 ULH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

331,854 mi
Last recorded331,854 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 331,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 331,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 330,022 miles

ALL ROUND BODY CORROSION NO EFFECT ON SECURITY OR SAFETY OF VEHICLE.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 321,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 321,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 304,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 257,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

presenter adviced

Fail 12 Aug 2017 257,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

presenter adviced

Fail 8 Aug 2017 257,745 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 238,555 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 238,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 221,460 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 209,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 198,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 159,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage o/s panels

o/s side markers in/op

Fail 28 Aug 2012 159,107 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage o/s panels

o/s side markers in/op

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 ULH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

KY59 ULH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is KY59 ULH safe to buy?

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