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KY59 XFN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

335,550 mi
Last recorded335,550 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 335,550 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 332,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 330,674 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSSION ON OFFSIDE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES

Pass 24 Oct 2022 328,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs showing signs of pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber dirt covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

advise getting vehicle tracking checked

handbrake imbalance

Fail 20 Oct 2022 328,142 miles

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned when one wheel is in the straight forward position the other side is seriously towing in and vise versa (wheel alignment) (2.1.3 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs showing signs of pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber dirt covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake imbalance

Fail 4 Oct 2022 328,140 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti-roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive wear in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber dirt covers missing (rotted off) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 324,965 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 300,274 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 300,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 277,505 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 277,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 250,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 229,988 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and outer casings (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 199,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 168,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 147,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 131,365 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 XFN 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 76.5%.

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 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 XFN, 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 XFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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