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KY59 XFM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,656 mi
Last recorded169,656 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 169,656 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre severely perished

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

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

Offside Front tyre severely perished & worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2016 169,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre severely perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre severely perished

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

Offside Front tyre severely perished & worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2015 146,294 miles

Aux drive belt damaged

Aux drive belt tensioner unserviceable

Brake pipes partially obscured from view

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) perished

nearside rear Tyre has a deep cut not exposing ply or cords & perished

Pass 26 May 2015 146,294 miles

Aux drive belt damaged

Aux drive belt tensioner unserviceable

Brake pipes partially obscured from view

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) perished

nearside rear Tyre has a deep cut not exposing ply or cords & perished

Pass 20 May 2014 119,649 miles

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

knock on steering from lock to lock,no excess wear

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,341 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 96,340 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,818 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 XFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

KY59 XFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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