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KY59 UMH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,193 mi
Last recorded178,193 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 178,193 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 178,193 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 163,005 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 158,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Marker light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2020 158,319 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Marker light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2019 151,638 miles

mil light came on but out on test

Fail 27 Aug 2019 151,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

mil light came on but out on test

Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,587 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 146,585 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,944 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 145,943 miles

Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position pin missing (6.4.1)

Nearside Upper Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position pin missing (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position hinge pin missing (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Upper Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position pin missing (6.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,823 miles

Nearside Rear Body side flap antiluce fixing broken

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 143,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body side flap antiluce fixing broken

Offside Front Mirror backing broken and missing.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 129,576 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 129,753 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,465 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all marker lamp missing

front disc worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all marker lamp missing

front disc worn

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 UMH 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 55.6%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

KY59 UMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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